A carnivorous plant known as the rossolis, or droséra, survives in nutrient-poor environments by capturing and digesting insects. Found in regions like Brittany, the Vosges, the Massif Central, and the Pyrenees in France, the droséra is strictly protected due to threats from habitat loss and climate change. This plant has a unique appearance, with a rosette of round, green leaves covered in red tentacles. At the tips of these tentacles are shiny droplets that look like morning dew but are actually a sticky mucus used to trap insects. Once an insect lands on the plant and becomes stuck in the mucus, the tentacles curl around it, and the leaf folds inward to fully enclose the prey. The droséra then uses acidic enzymes produced by specialized glands on the tentacles to break down the insect over several days. This process allows the plant to absorb essential nutrients such as nitrogen and proteins, which are scarce in its acidic, peat-rich habitat. Unlike some other carnivorous plants, the droséra does not rely on water-filled traps or movement to capture its prey—it uses a combination of sticky secretions and physical movement of its leaves to secure food. The droséra is one of several carnivorous plants that inhabit the same peatland ecosystems. Others include the Portuguese sundew, which uses sticky leaves to trap insects, and the dwarf bladderwort, which employs tiny bladders to capture aquatic microorganisms. These plants have evolved various strategies to survive in nutrient-poor environments, but they all face similar environmental challenges. Despite its ability to thrive in harsh conditions, the droséra is under threat from habitat fragmentation and the effects of climate change. As peatlands are increasingly disturbed by human activity and environmental shifts, the plant's survival becomes more uncertain. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this unique species and its fragile ecosystem, highlighting the importance of preserving biodiversity in these specialized habitats.