Drosera affinis is a carnivorous plant in the family Droseraceae. It is native to Southern Africa.

Drosera affinis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Droseraceae
Genus: Drosera
Subgenus: Drosera subg. Drosera
Section: Drosera sect. Drosera
Species:
D. affinis
Binomial name
Drosera affinis
Welw. ex Oliv.

Description

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The leaves of Drosera affinis are around 9 cm (3.5 in) long. The plant can form a stem growing up to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall.[1]

Distribution

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Drosera affinis is found in wet areas on the savannas of Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Drosera affinis Welw. ex Oliv". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Drosera affinis Welw. ex Oliv". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 April 2024.