Fierce Flora: Carnivorous Plants of South-West Western Australia Photography Exhibition

Is Armadale the carnivorous plant hotspot of the world?

The Wildflower Society (Armadale Branch) is hosting a photographic exhibition of carnivorous plants of south-west Western Australia. Curated by Thilo Krueger, this display of over 150 photos will showcase the unique beauty of each species, with accompanying educational information.

Carnivorous plants flourish in nutrient poor soils as they trap animal prey and digest it with specially adapted leaves to supplement deficiencies. There are over 200 species in Western Australia, and 151 species in the South Western Botanical Province with more to be described. The Armadale Region alone has 42 recorded species, although it’s probably closer to 50.

Armadale boasts 36 species of Drosera (sundews), 5 Utricularia (bladderworts), and Byblis gigantea (rainbow plant). These plants are as aesthetic as they are intriguing – nature’s very own work of art!

This family friendly event also includes activities for younger visitors to explore the relationship of Droseracae with Arthropods as herbivores, prey, pollinators and parasites.

Image provided courtesy of Thilo Krueger.