Haplopappus glutinosus
Haplopappus glutinosus, known also by the common name sticky haplopappus[1] is a species of plant in the genus Haplopappus in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Chile and Argentina.[2]
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Description
Haplopappus glutinosus is an evergreen perennial which forms a cushion. Its leaves are sticky,[1] which is the basis for its species name (glutinosus is a cognate of 'glutinous').[3]
In summer, it bears yellow daisy-like flowers which reach up to 2.5 centimeters in diameter.[1]
Etymology
Haplopappus is derived from Greek and means 'single-down' or 'single feather'. The name is in reference to the single pappus attached to each seed.[3]
Glutinosus means 'sticky', 'glutinous', 'viscous', or 'glue-bearing'.[3]
References
- RHS Plants. Available at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/1952/Baccharis-patagonica/Details [accessed 12/02/21]
- Plants of the World Online. Available at: http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324278-2 [accessed 22/02/21]
- Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521866453 (hardback), ISBN 9780521685535 (paperback). pp 180, 191
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