Olearia glutinosa
| Olearia glutinosa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Olearia |
| Species: | O. glutinosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Olearia glutinosa (Lindl.) Benth. | |
Olearia glutinosa, commonly known as the Sticky Daisy-bush, is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the states of Victoria and Tasmania in south-eastern Australia. It grows on coastal dunes and is tolerant of sea spray.[1]
Description
The daisy-bush grows as a dense shrub up to 2 m high. The sticky leaves are pointed and narrow-linear, 10-30 mm long and less than 3 mm wide. The white flowers develop on the ends of the branches. The fruits are hairy achenes.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Sticky Daisy-bush". Victorian Resources Online. Department of Primary Industries, Victoria. Reviewed 2011-03-25. Retrieved 2012-04-25. Check date values in:
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