sundew

Carnivorous sundew plants are common on the Arnhem Land plateau. In Gundjeihmi the name an-gobang means 'dangerous flower'— dangerous to insects at least.

In Kundedjnjenghmi, the name for sundew is also the name sometimes used for the prostrate form of (an-)didjkala, 'Cartonema spicatum' which has an edible tuber. This can cause some confusion as both varieties of Cartonema spicatum (the larger erect form and the prostrate form) have an edible tuber but the sundew does not.

Djambendord yiman didjkala, me-yak marrek ka-karrme an-me.
The sundew is similar to Cartonema spicatum but it has no edible part.

There are several very similar species that make up what is known as the Drosera petiolaris complex.

Semi prostrate, insect eating, perennial herbs to 12 cm across,

Leaves: small, in a rosette pattern around the base, reddish or green, sensitive tentacles cover the upper surface of the leaves, each tipped with a drop of clear sticky juice which attracts insects which then become stuck. Flowers cream or white pink, about 1 cm across, held on stalks to 30 cm high. Fruit a very small capsule. Found in lowland and sandstone country in open forest and woodland.