Haplopappus glutinosus, known also by the common name sticky haplopappus is a species of plant in the genus Haplopappus in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Chile and Argentina. 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. Glutinosus means 'sticky', 'glutinous', 'viscous', or 'glue-bearing'.
Haplopappus glutinosus is an evergreen perennial which forms a cushion. Its leaves are sticky, which is the basis for its species name (glutinosus is a cognate of 'glutinous').Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. (hardback), (paperback). pp 180, 191 In summer, it bears yellow daisy-like flowers which reach up to 2.5 centimeters in diameter.
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