Spider Flower

Cleome spp.

family

Cleomaceae

origin

South America, Asia and possibly Africa , Pan Tropical / subtropical

declaration

NIL

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.

Leaf arrangement:Compound
Leaf form:Alternate
White
Pink
Purple
Yellow
Green

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

Control Methods