Other common names:
Roughseed Clammyweed Other scientific names: Polanisia graveolens, Cleome dodecandra French names:
Polansie ŕ douze étamines Family: Cleome Family (Cleomaceae), (Caper Family (Capparaceae)) Flowers: Summer; White; 4 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 146 Native/Non-native:
Native Photographs:
39 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Clammyweed plant.
Close up view of Clammyweed flowers.
Clammyweed flower bud.
It's easy to see how this species got its name - it's sticky and readily covered with sand granules.
An entire Clammyweed plant. It grows in loose sandy beaches.
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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