Gymnosperma glutinosum
(Gumhead)
Gymnosperma glutinosum, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 2294/2312
Gymnosperma glutinosum, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 2355/2364
Gymnosperma glutinosum, Lake Colorado City State Park, Mitchell Co. 2950
Gymnosperma glutinosum, Lake Colorado City State Park, Mitchell Co. 2959
Gymnosperma glutinosum, Lost Maples Natural Area, Bandera Co. 5618
Gymnosperma glutinosum, Lost Maples Natural Area, Bandera Co. 5622
Gymnosperma glutinosum, Lake Colorado City State Park, Mitchell Co. 2963
| Scientific Name | Gymnosperma glutinosum (Xanthocephalum glutinosum) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | GYGL |
| Common Name | Gumhead, Tatalencho | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 37490 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Gravelly, sandy, or loamy flats, rocky slopes, crevices and ledges, streambeds from 1,000 to 6,000 ft. Plant: Erect perennial shrub 20 inches to 5 ft. tall; slender stems herbaceous above and woody, reddish below; stems, leaves and flowering heads are covered with a sticky (glutinous) substance. Leaves: Alternate, sessile, linear to linear-lanceolate stem leaves 3/4 to 2 inches long, sticky surfaces, entire margins. Inflorescence: Many composite yellow flower heads in congested corymbs atop the stems a few inches across; each small blossom with a few ray and disk florets; sticky phyllaries light-green or whitish with pointed, dark green tips. Bloom Period: March to December. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, University of Texas and SEINet. Note: Thanks to Steven Schwartzmann of Austin for the correct identification. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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