Cleome isomeris (Bladderpod Spiderflower)

Cleome isomeris (Bladderpod Spiderflower) yellow flower clusters on green foliage in a close up

Botanical names: Cleome isomeris, Isomeris arborea

Common names: Bladderpod Spiderflower, Burro Fat

Family: Capparaceae

Origin: Arizona, California, Mexico

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Needs good drainage and full sun. Can survive extended drought. Fast. Yellow flowers February to May. Strongly scented evergreen leaves. Very low water use, needs good drainage.

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Cleome isomeris (Bladderpod Spiderflower) yellow flower clusters on woody stems close up
Cleome isomeris (Bladderpod Spiderflower) yellow flower clusters on woody stems in a thick shrub plant.
Cleome isomeris (Bladderpod Spiderflower) brown fruit close up lying on wood surface.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/isomeris_arborea.htm