The encounter
A tiny carnivorous plant found in sphagnum bogs. Glistening sticky droplets on its leaves trap insects to supplement nutrients from the poor bog soil.
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Printable field notes
A reference sheet for this species — identification, best months, habitat and spotting tips.
Further reading
Authoritative resources
Wildlife Trusts — Species FinderNatural England — Wildlife GuidanceDartmoor National Park — WildlifeExmoor National Park — WildlifeBodmin Moor — Cornwall Wildlife Trust
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