Spider Flower
Cleome spp.
family
Cleomaceae
origin
South America, Asia and possibly Africa , Pan Tropical / subtropical
declaration
NIL
For information only
Common names
Spider Weed.
Tall erect sparcely branched herb to 1.5m. Fast growing annual There is approximately 275 species within the Cleome genus, so there is some variation within forms. The species that have been seen escaping into bushland around Brisbane tend to be tall erect, sparcely branched herbs to 1.5m and are fast growing annuals.
Impact
Impact
A fast-growing, annual or perennial invasive weed favouring humid, hot environments worldwide, growing on a wide variety of soils. It is commonly found growing as a weed in disturbed sites, gardens, rice paddies, pastures, orchards, abandoned lands, and along roadsides.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
A fast-growing, annual or perennial invasive weed favouring humid, hot environments worldwide, growing on a wide variety of soils. It is commonly found growing as a weed in disturbed sites, gardens, rice paddies, pastures, orchards, abandoned lands, and along roadsides.