Xerochrysum viscosum explained

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]

Description

It 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- high, and is usually much branched. Inflorescence bracts are papery and yellow in colour.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The plant grows in open woodland and sclerophyll forest.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Australian National Botanic Gardens . Parks Australia . Xerochrysum viscosum - Growing Native Plants . 2023-09-18 . www.anbg.gov.au . en.
2. Book: Walker, Karen . 'Bidgee bush : an identification guide to common native plant species of the south western slopes of New South Wales . Burrows, Geoff . McMahon, Lynne . 2001 . . . 1-875345-61-2 . 92 .
3. Web site: PlantNET - FloraOnline . 2023-09-18 . plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au.