Myoporum viscosum, commonly known as Sticky Boobialla, is an evergreen shrub native to a range of habitats including coastal heath, dry sclerophyll forests, and mallee scrublands in Southern Australia. It can grow up to 2 meters (7 ft) in height and is characterized by young branches that are flattened and sticky to the touch. The plant bears clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers during the winter and spring months, which are subtly fragrant and attract various pollinators. The leaves can emit an extremely unpleasant smell when crushed.

Sticky Boobialla is valued for its hardiness and adaptability, making it suitable for coastal gardens where it can tolerate salt spray. It is often used as a low screening plant or informal hedge due to its dense growth habit. This shrub thrives in full sun or part shade and prefers soils with medium to fast drainage, requiring low to medium amounts of water once established. It is also notable for its ease of propagation from cuttings. However, gardeners should be aware that the plant may produce an unpleasant odor when the leaves are disturbed.CC BY-SA 4.0