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Mojave cleomella
Scientific Name: Cleomella obtusifolia
Family: Capparaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cleomella obtusifolia: Mojave Stinkweed
Cleomella obtusifolia, commonly known as Mojave stinkweed or Mojave cleomella, is a flowering plant species belonging to the cleome family.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is referred to as "stinkweed," which may suggest a strong odor that could be unappealing or potentially irritating to some animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cleomella obtusifolia Torr. & Frm.
- Common Names: Mojave stinkweed, Mojave cleomella, Bluntleaf stinkweed
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Cleomaceae or Capparaceae (sources indicate both)
- Synonyms: Cleomella obtusifolia var. pubescens A. Nelson, Cleomella obtusifolia var. florifera Crum ex Jepson, Cleomella obtusifolia var. jonesii Crum ex Jepson
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Mojave Desert.
- Found in California.
- Also found in Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is an annual herb.
- The plant looks like a Lotus.
Ecological Role
- Analysis revealed that the jack-ass clover reported at the project site was Mojave stinkweed (Cleomella obtusifolia), a non-sensitive species.
Interactions With Other Organisms
- Bees eagerly visit the small blossoms for nectar.
- Associates with Cleomella brevipes (stinkweed).
Further Information
- Discover Life's page provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cleomella obtusifolia.
- Drone-Application-Server database publication for Cleomella obtusifolia biodroid.Taxa.37129