Parque Nacional Garajonay

Sticky Ixanthus (Ixanthus viscosus)

Other names: Sheep tongue. Plant of the Gentianaceas family, a viscous plant reaching up to 80 cm. high. They have large lanceolate leaves with three or five nerves very marked. Branched inflorescences with beautiful flowers of bright yellow color. It flowers in June and lives in well-preserved laurel areas. Blooming: mid June-mid August