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[1]
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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
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| Binomial name | |
| Xerochrysum viscosum (Sieber ex Spreng.) R.J.Bayer
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Description
editIt is a sticky everlasting erect viscid herb. It is usually annual, though sometimes perennial, mainly flowers in spring and summer.[2] The plant normally grows from 20–80 centimetres (7.9–31.5 in) high, and is usually much branched.[2] Inflorescence bracts are papery and yellow in colour.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editThe plant grows in open woodland and sclerophyll forest.[3]
References
edit- ^ Australian National Botanic Gardens, Parks Australia. "Xerochrysum viscosum - Growing Native Plants". www.anbg.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b "PlantNET - FloraOnline". plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
External links
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