Other common names:
Roughseed Clammyweed Other scientific names: Polanisia graveolens, Cleome dodecandra French names:
Polansie à 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:
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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.
