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Spider flower

Cleome hassleriana


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Family

Cleomaceae

Description

A tall annual that grows up to 6 feet tall and has palmately compound leaves with a mix of purple, pink and white flowers. The common name spider flower comes from the long narrow seed pods that form.

Range / Habitat

South America

Type

forb

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