Drosera

Drosera, commonly known as the sundew, is a genus of carnivorous plants that use sticky, glandular tentacles called pedicels to attract, trap, and digest insects and other small prey. The name Drosera is derived from the Greek word drosos, meaning "dew", referring to the glistening appearance of the tentacles. In Hebrew, the plant is known as דִּרֹזֶרָה (Dirozera). The genus is part of the family Droseraceae and is found on every continent except Antarctica, with the highest diversity in Australia. Sundews are typically found in nitrogen-poor environments, such as bogs and sandy areas, where they supplement their nutrient intake through their carnivorous habits. The plants have evolved various mechanisms to attract prey, including the production of a sweet, sticky mucus that glistens in the sunlight, mimicking the appearance of dew. Once an insect is trapped, the plant encloses the prey with its tentacles and secretes digestive enzymes to absorb the insect's nutrients.