Species Selago glutinosa
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Etymology of Selago:
Celtic. sel = sight; jach = salutary, beneficial; referring to its supposed medicinal properties, especially for diseases of the eyes. Another source suggests the derivation is Greek, selagh = flashing. (Allusion unknown.)
Etymology of glutinosa:
From the Latin glutinosus meaning ‘sticky’; referring to the glue-like nature of the plant
Scientific name:
Selago glutinosa auct.
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Dwarf shrublet, with adpressed-hairy stems. Leaves not tufted, crowded, linear to terete. Flowers in dense, oblong spikes, white, posterior stamens in mouth or included in tube. Mostly Aug.--Nov. Sandy and stony slopes, NW, KM (Namaqualand to Montagu).
Observations of Taxon
Selago glutinosa
Name of observer:
Riaan de Villiers (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown