Blennosperma nanum is an annual plant in the daisy family native to California.

[2] It is an annual with small yellow flower heads The heads are a paler yellow than many other daisy-like flowers, and the ring of stamens ooze a viscous white juice containing the pollen.

The Greek name for the genus means "slimy seed.

It is a resident of vernal pool floral communities.

Glue-seed is often one of the first flowers to bloom as winter turns to spring.