Anthocercis viscosa


Anthocercis viscosa, also known as sticky tailflower, is a species of shrub in the family Solanaceae, native to the south coast of Western Australia. It grows up to 3 metres in height and produces white or cream flowers between May and February in its native range.

Taxonomy

The species was first formally described by botanist Robert Brown in 1810 in Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae. Two subspecies are currently recognised:
  • Anthocercis viscosa subsp. caudata Haegi
  • Anthocercis viscosa R.Br. subsp. ''viscosa''