Moraea viscaria is the type species of the genus of Moraea in the family Iridaceae that is named after the sticky secretion on the stem and branches.

It is a cormous geophyte 20 – 45 cm in height with white flowers.

The flower is sweetly scented and pollen bright red.

The stem is branched and sticky, dry at flowering.

Annals of Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardent Vol.14 CTP Book Printers Cape 1986.