Kentucky’s plant scene just got more interesting! The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP) has found something special – a carnivorous plant, the Round-leaved Sundew, right in our backyard. This isn’t just a new plant; it’s a whole new perspective on our local greenery. Botanists Devin Rodgers and Toby Shaya, while exploring for rare plants in a remote gorge on the Cumberland Plateau, spotted the Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia). This is big news because it’s the first time this insect-eating plant has been seen in Kentucky. The Round-leaved Sundew is a small, colorful plant that catches bugs with its sticky … Continue reading Kentucky’s Latest Natural Marvel: The Carnivorous Sundew Makes Its Debut