Other common names:
Roughseed Clammyweed Other scientific names: Polanisia graveolens, Cleome dodecandra French names:
Polansie ŕ douze étamines Family: Cleome Family (Cleomaceae), (Caper Family (Capparaceae)) Flowers: Summer; White; 4 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 146 Native/Non-native:
Native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
39 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Clammyweed plant.
Close up view of Clammyweed flowers.
Clammyweed flower bud.
It's easy to see how this species got its name - it's sticky and readily covered with sand granules.
An entire Clammyweed plant. It grows in loose sandy beaches.
If you enjoyed this website you might also enjoy these other websites in the Wildwood Canada group
