roridulid remains were found in a deposit formed in a forested swamp on a nutrient-poor and carbonate-free soil in a coastal area, with both angiosperm and conifer trees in a warm-temperate or subtropical climate. The presence of roridulids in the northern hemisphere during the Eocene questions the assumption that the family originated in Gondwana, about 90 million years ago. Use Early settlers in parts of the Cape used to hang Roridula branches from the ceiling to catch flies. References External links Photos of Roridula gorgonias on iNaturalist Photos of Roridula dentata on iNaturalist Ericales genera Carnivorous plants of Africa Flora of the Cape Provinces