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Sticky Tailflower, Sticky Rayflower

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Anthocercis

Species: viscosa subsp. viscosa

Main Flower Colour: White

Description

A common sight on rocky headlands along the WA south coast. The Sticky Ray-flower is an upright, dense shrub growing up to 3m high and spreading to 4m across. Leaves are broad, bright green and somewhat sticky. The white flowers have 5 petals, are tubular and star-shaped and are produced throughout the year.

Identification

The main flower colour is white.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/11505

Created: 27 Jul 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 19 Nov 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Esperance Plains (ESP)

Region Specifics

Bremer Bay

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