Cleome hasslerana
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Cleome hasslerana, commonly known as spiderflower, is a species of annual herb belonging to the genus Cleome within the family Cleomaceae. These plants are primarily found in tropical regions and are characterized by a pungent odor.1
The cultivated spiderflower, C. hasslerana, originates from southeast South America. It features dark pink flowers that fade to white and has five to seven leaflets with a finely spined stem. This species is often mistaken for C. spinosa, which has dirty-white flowers. The name "spiderflower" comes from the plant's long stamens, which give its flowers a spidery appearance.12
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