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bird spiderflower

Scientific Name: Cleome ?ornithopodioides

Family: Capparaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Cleome ornithopodioides: Bird Spiderflower

The Cleome ornithopodioides, also known as Bird Spiderflower, is an annual plant that can add a unique touch to gardens and attract pollinators.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant can grow up to 4 feet tall.
  • The plant produces seeds that attract birds.
  • Some Cleome varieties have a strong scent.
  • The plant has spidery-like flowers with long, waving stamens.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant can grow up to 4 feet tall.
  • The plant produces seeds that attract birds.
  • Some Cleome varieties have a strong scent.
  • The plant has spidery-like flowers with long, waving stamens.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant's common name, "spider flower," comes from its unique spidery-like flowers with long, waving stamens.
  • Some Cleome varieties produce curious pods that resemble paper lanterns after flowering.
  • Different Cleome species exhibit flower arrangements in three basic forms: spider-like, toothbrush-like, and others.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Cleome ornithopodioides L., nom. inq.
  • Common Name: Bird Spiderflower
  • Symbol: CLOR2

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to South America.

Morphology and Growth

  • Annual plant growing to approximately 0.3 meters (1 foot).
  • Some varieties can reach heights of 3-6 feet or more.
  • Dwarf hybrid varieties typically do not exceed 4 feet.
  • Characterized by spidery flower heads in clusters.
  • Some species produce pods that resemble paper lanterns.
  • Stiff stems.
  • Palmate leaves with three leaflets.

Ecological Role

  • Attracts hummingbirds (nectar), birds (seed), and butterflies.
  • Nectar-rich flowers attract insects, birds, or animals.
  • Flower heads appear to be adapted for bird pollination.

Related Species and Common Names

  • Other plants referred to as "spider flower" include species of the genus Grevillea (e.g., Grevillea mucronulata, also known as green spider flower) and Cleome hassleriana.

Related Species and Common Names

  • Other common names used in relation to Spider Flowers include Grevillea, silky oak, and toothbrush plant.

Additional Resources

  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cleome ornithopodioides.
  • USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov
  • Dave's Garden: A community sharing gardening tips and ideas.