The "species" name "glandulifera" comes from the Latin words "glandis" meaning'gland', and "ferre" meaning'to bear', in that the plant has glands that produce a sticky, sweet-smelling, and edible nectar.
The "species" name "glandulifera" comes from the Latin words "glandis" meaning'gland', and "ferre" meaning'to bear', referring to the plant's glands. Below the leaf stems the plant has glands that produce a sticky, sweet-smelling, and edible nectar.