5 Fun Facts about Drosera! 1. These are carnivorous plants which derive their nutrients from small insects, they have evolved sticky tentacles to catch them! 2. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica! 3. They can actually move their tentacles to latch onto/trap their prey when they sense it! 4. There are over 200 known species, with a considerable number being from Australia! 5. To digest, these plants release an enzyme which liquifies the insect within its own exoskeleton! Scary