The sundew family, Droseraceae, includes several fascinating carnivorous plants. Commonly known as sundews, these plants are characterized by their sticky, glandular leaves that trap and digest insects and other small prey. Synonyms for the sundew family include the dew plant family and the flypaper plant family, which both refer to the sticky leaves. Other synonyms include the insectivorous plant family, which highlights their carnivorous nature, and the rosette plant family, which describes their circular leaf arrangement. Sundews can be found in bogs, swamps, and other wet habitats worldwide and are an intriguing addition to any plant collection.