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sticky false gilyflower
Scientific Name: Allophyllum glutinosum
Family: Polemoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Sticky False Asphodel and Other Plants: A Botanical Overview
This document contains mentions of various plants, with a focus on plants with "sticky" characteristics or those referred to as "false" versions of other plants. Here's a breakdown of the key information extracted.
Considerations for Pets
- Several plants mentioned produce sticky substances (seeds, pulp, latex), which could potentially adhere to fur or be ingested by pets.
Considerations for Children
- Some plants are described as having sticky parts, which might be a concern for children who are prone to putting things in their mouths.
Plant Mentions and Taxonomy:
- Allophyllum glutinosum: Referred to as sticky false gillyflower.
- Allophyllum divaricatum: Referred to as purple false gillyflower.
- Agalinis gattingeri: Round-stemmed False Foxglove.
- Agalinis tenuifolia: Slender-leaved False Foxglove.
- Agalinis paupercula: smallflower gerardia, smooth false foxglove, smallflower false
- Hieracium scabrum: Sticky Hawkweed.
- Hibiscus acetosella: False Roselle.
- Gillyflower: The term "gillyflower" appears frequently and is associated with various plants. The text notes the Elizabethan usage of the term. It is also mentioned in association with Matthiola incana (common stock, gillyflower, brampton stock).
- Gilia inconspicua: Shy gilly-flower.
- Lepyrodiclis: False jagged chick weed, Caryophyllaceae.
- Manilkara bidentata: balata, latex used for non-elastic rubber, sticky pulp eaten, Sapotaceae.
- Pyrola rotundifolia: Also known as False Wintergreen or British Wintergreen
- Robinia pseudoacacia: Black locust, false acacia, yellow locust
- Castilleja viscidula: sticky paintbrush, Orobanchaceae
- Carnations are falsely named in that all carnations are perennial by nature
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions "slopewash, soil, and artificial fill" as potential habitats, referencing Allan E. Seward's work (2002, 2004). This suggests these plants can be found in disturbed areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Some plants have "sticky" characteristics, whether in their seeds, flowers, or other parts.
- Manilkara bidentata has latex used for non-elastic rubber, and a sticky pulp.
Quirky Facts
- "Clary" is called such because the sticky seeds were used to help get small objects out of eyes.