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Identifying a Pygmy Sundew: Drosera nitidula × pucherella

Drosera aliciae?

A grower asks for ID of a sundew thought to be D. aliciae.

Identification

Best guess: Drosera nitidula × pucherella, a pygmy sundew. A D. aliciae gemma may have dropped and grown alongside. Strong sun will bring out red coloration.

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