Carnivorous plants of New Zealand
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There are fourteen species of carnivorous plants occurring in New Zealand and four species that have been known to occur in the past.
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[edit] Species
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D. burmanni, D. filiformis , U. arenaria and U. sandersonii has been known to occasionally occur.[1]
[edit] Invasive species
D. capensis, U. arenaria, U. gibba, U. livida and U. sandersonii are listed on the National Pest Plant Accord since they are invasive species. Cape sundew (D. capensis) and bladderwort (U. livida) have been found in the Auckland region and pose a threat to indigenous plants.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ http://nzflora.landcareresearch.co.nz
- ^ "Carnivorous weeds on the loose in Auckland". Department of Conservation. April 2005. http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/conservation/threats-and-impacts/weeds/carnivorous-weeds-on-the-loose-in-auckland/. Retrieved 2009-04-17.[dead link]
[edit] Further reading
- Bruce Salmon, Carnivorous Plants of New Zealand. Ecosphere Publications, 2001
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