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prickly spiderflower

Scientific Name: Cleome aculeata

Family: Capparaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Grevillea juniperina and Cleome Species: A Botanical Overview

This document provides an overview of two distinct plant groups: Grevillea juniperina and various species within the genus Cleome, often referred to by the common name "prickly spider-flower."

Grevillea juniperina: Juniper-Leaf Grevillea or Prickly Spider-Flower

Grevillea juniperina, commonly known as juniper- or juniper-leaf grevillea or prickly spider-flower, is a plant native to Australia.

Considerations for Pets
  • The leaves are described as "prickly" and ending in a "sharp point," which could pose a potential hazard.
Considerations for Children
  • The leaves are described as "prickly" and ending in a "sharp point," which could pose a potential hazard.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
  • Scientific Name: Grevillea juniperina
  • Common Names: Juniper-leaf grevillea, juniper grevillea, prickly spider-flower
  • Family: Proteaceae
Distribution and Habitat
  • Native to eastern New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland in Australia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
  • Evergreen shrub, sometimes described as spreading.
  • Stiff, needle-like leaves that are pungent.
  • Spider-like flowers appear in clusters. Flower color varies, including red and yellow-green.
  • Size: typically 1.5m x 1.5m.
Growing Conditions
  • Prefers full sun in a sheltered position.
  • Requires fertile, well-drained soil.
  • Hardiness zones: 8-10.
  • Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun.
  • Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Cleome Species: The True Spider-Flowers

The genus Cleome encompasses a variety of species, many of which are also known as "spider-flowers" or "prickly spider-flowers." It is important to note that while Grevillea juniperina is sometimes called "prickly spider-flower", this name is more accurately associated with the Cleome genus.

Considerations for Pets
  • Some Cleome species, like Cleome hassleriana, have stems that are described as prickly, which could pose a potential hazard.
  • The "aromatic five lobed leaves are prickly growing on strong stems".
Considerations for Children
  • Some Cleome species have stems that are described as prickly, which could pose a potential hazard.
  • The "aromatic five lobed leaves are prickly growing on strong stems".
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
  • Genus: Cleome
  • Family: Cleomaceae (sometimes classified in Capparaceae)
  • Common Names: Spider flower, prickly spider-flower, pink queen
Selected Species
  • Cleome aculeata (prickly spiderflower)
  • Cleome hassleriana (prickly spider-flower, now sometimes classified as Tarenaya hassleriana)
  • Cleome spinosa
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
  • Annual plants that self-seed.
  • Flowers fade from pink to white in some species.
  • New blooms open every afternoon.