Drosophyllum lusitanicum

Drosophyllum lusitanicum

Family: Drosophyllaceae

Common names: Portuguese Sundew

Dewy Pines are an exception within the carnivorous plant world.  Far from being a resident of the swamp, the dewy pine is native only to limited areas of Portugal, Spain, and Morocco and prefers a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. These stunning plants emit a strange honey smell to draw in prey and, when grown outdoors, are always encrusted with the black carcasses of foolish insects. They produce lovely yellow flowers.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: December 2024