Drosera auriculata Backh. ex Planch. APNI* Synonyms: Drosera peltata subsp. auriculata (Backh. ex Planch.) B.J.Conn APNI*
Description: Herb with flowering stems to 20 cm high.
Lowest leaves in a flat rosette, circular to reniform, 2–6 mm diam. Grows on petiole 3–10 mm long; stem leaves alternate or in clusters, lamina with 2 acute lobes, 4–6 mm diam., peltate on slender petiole 2–9 mm long; stipules absent.
Inflorescence 3–10 cm long, 2–8-flowered; peduncle usually c. 5 mm long but to 20 cm long; pedicels 4–12 mm long.
Flowering: spring to summer.
Distribution and occurrence: Widespread in moist situations.
NSW subdivisions: NC, CC, SC, CT, ST, NWS, CWS, SWS, NWP
Other Australian states: Qld Vic. Tas. S.A.
Text by G. J. Harden
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)
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