Endangered carnivorous plants are being reintroduced to parts of England in an attempt to reverse their decline.
Botanists say the “fascinating and beautiful” great sundew is extinct in many areas, due to loss of wetlands.
With tentacles that trap and digest insects, the plant is one of a dozen or so meat-eating plants native to the UK.
Charles Darwin was captivated by the species, compiling drawings and experiments for his book, Insectivorous Plants, published around 1876. Read more
