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Sundew Tentacle Movement: All Move, Capensis & Regia Most Dramatic

Which sundews show visible tentacle movement?

All move (some faster).
Quick: D. capensis, D. regia, D. burmanii (minutes).

Leaf curling (4–6 hr): D. capensis, D. regia best.

Nearly all show movement within 15 minutes.

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