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shortstalk stinkweed
Scientific Name: Cleomella brevipes
Family: Capparaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Shortstalk Stinkweed (Cleomella brevipes)
Cleomella brevipes, commonly known as shortstalk stinkweed, is an annual herb belonging to the cleome family. The genus Cleomella is also known as stinkweed or cleomella.
Considerations for Pets
- The term "stinkweed" suggests a noxious scent, which could be a deterrent to some animals.
Considerations for Children
- As a "stinkweed," this plant may have an unpleasant smell that could deter children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cleomella brevipes S. Watson
- Common Names: shortstalk stinkweed, shortstalk cleomella
- Family: Capparaceae (Cleome family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but "shortstalk cleomella" is used synonymously.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Mojave Desert.
- Found in areas such as Grapevine Springs and Resting Springs Wilderness Study Area in Nye County, Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics
- A non-woody plant (forb/herb).
- Annual herb.
- Plants grow to be 3-15(-35) cm tall.
- Stems are profusely branched, erect or spreading.
Additional Species in the Genus Cleomella
- Cleomella angustifolia - narrowleaf rhombopod
- Cleomella hillmanii - Hillman's stinkweed
- Cleomella longipes - Chiricahua Mountain stinkweed
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cleomella brevipes.
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