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Hillman's stinkweed
Scientific Name: Cleomella hillmanii
Family: Capparaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Hillman's Stinkweed (Cleomella hillmanii)
Cleomella hillmanii, commonly known as Hillman's stinkweed, is an annual herb belonging to the genus Cleomella. The name "stinkweed" is applied to several plants with strong odors.
Considerations for Pets
- The common name "stinkweed" suggests a potentially unpleasant odor, which might be a deterrent for some animals, while possibly attractive to others.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cleomella hillmanii A. Nelson
- Rank: Species
- Family: Capparaceae (Caper Family)
- Synonym: Hillman's cleomella
- Variety: Cleomella hillmanii var. goodrichii (S.L. Welsh) P.K. Holmgren
- Other Cleomella Species Mentioned:
- Cleomella angustifolia - narrowleaf rhombopod
- Cleomella brevipes - shortstalk stinkweed
- Cleomella longipes - Chiricahua Mountain stinkweed
- Cleomella obtusifolia - Bluntleaf stinkweed, Mojave cleomella
- Cleomella parviflora - small-flower stinkweed, slender cleomella
- Cleomella plocasperma - twisted cleomella
Distribution and Habitat
- National Distribution: United States
- Origin: Unknown/Undetermined
- Specifically mentioned: Arizona, California
- Native to California
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Forb/Herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Annual herb.
- Dicotyledon (Dicot)
Quirky Facts
- The seeds of some stinkweed varieties are reported to yield 36% oil, leading to suggestions it could be used as a biodiesel feedstock.
Related Resources
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life (biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information)
- CalPhotos