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Byblis (plant)

Byblis aquatica
Byblis filifolia
Byblis gigantea
Byblis lamellata
Byblis liniflora
Byblis rorida

Byblis is a small genus of carnivorous plants, sometimes termed the rainbow plants for the attractive appearance of their mucilage-covered leaves in bright sunshine. Native to western Australia, the several species are the sole members of the family Byblidaceae.

Byblis is closely related to Drosera, being chiefly distinguished by its zygomorphic flowers, with five curved stamens off to one side of the pistil.

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