| Xerochrysum viscosum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Xerochrysum |
| Species: | X. viscosum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xerochrysum viscosum (Sieber ex Spreng.) R.J.Bayer | |
Xerochrysum viscosum (syn. Bracteantha viscosa (DC.) Anderb., Helichrysum viscosum Sieber ex Spreng., Helichrysum bracteatum var. viscosum Sieber ex DC., sticky everlasting) is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. The plant is native to Australia, occurring in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory
Description
It is a sticky everlasting erect viscid herb. It is usually annual, though sometimes perennial, mainly flowers in spring and summer. The plant normally grows from 20–80 centimetres (7.9–31.5 in) high, and is usually much branched. Inflorescence bracts are papery and yellow in colour.
Distribution and habitat
The plant grows in open woodland and sclerophyll forest.
References
- Australian National Botanic Gardens, Parks Australia. "Xerochrysum viscosum - Growing Native Plants". www.anbg.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ Walker, Karen; Burrows, Geoff; McMahon, Lynne (2001). 'Bidgee bush : an identification guide to common native plant species of the south western slopes of New South Wales. Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory: Greening Australia. p. 92. ISBN 1-875345-61-2.
- ^ "PlantNET - FloraOnline". plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
External links
Media related to Xerochrysum viscosum at Wikimedia Commons
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