Spider-flower

Spider-flower

Spider-flower Cleome spinosa is a tropical American species that can be found further north where it has escaped from gardens. The plant grows about a metre high and has leaves with five to seven leaflets branching off from the same point (palmate). The flowers have four pink or white petals that are narrow at the base so that they appear stalked and six long stamens protrude from each flower. The stems of spider-flower are somewhat sticky and hairy. [CH] {GW}