Collection: Drosera - Sundew

Sundews, or Drosera, are straight-up fascinating. They look like little alien plants, with tentacle-like hairs that glisten in the sun thanks to sticky droplets at the tips. At first glance, those drops look like morning dew—hence the name—but they’re actually a super-effective glue used to trap insects. When a bug lands and gets stuck, the sundew slowly curls its tendrils around the prey like a slow-motion hug of doom. Then it secretes enzymes and digests the insect right there on the leaf. It’s not fast or flashy, but it’s efficient and kind of brutal in a quiet, elegant way.

What I love about Drosera is how it’s found on every continent except Antarctica, but still feels like some kind of botanical secret. Some are tiny, barely the size of a coin, while others can grow over a foot tall with these curling, carnivorous arms. It’s one of those plants that just blurs the line between passive and predatory. They thrive in nutrient-poor soils by taking matters into their own hands—or leaves, I guess—and that adaptability is honestly pretty inspiring. Plus, watching one in action is way more entertaining than you’d expect from a plant.