Carnivorous plants of New Zealand explained

There are two native genera of carnivorous plants in New Zealand with fourteen species and four species that have been known to occur in the past.[1]

Species

Drosera
Utricularia

Drosera burmanni, D. filiformis, U. arenaria and U. sandersonii have been known to occasionally occur.[2]

Invasive species

Drosera capensis, U. arenaria, U. gibba, U. livida and U. sandersonii are listed on the National Pest Plant Accord since they are invasive species. The Cape sundew (D. capensis) and bladderwort (U. livida) have been found in the Auckland region and pose a threat to indigenous plants.[3]

See also

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carnivorous plants . 2024-06-24 . New Zealand Plant Conservation Network . en.
  2. http://nzflora.landcareresearch.co.nz Flora of New Zealand
  3. Web site: Carnivorous weeds on the loose in Auckland. April 2005. Department of Conservation. 2009-04-17.