Status: Native
Synonyms:
Cleome integrifolium Torrey & Gray
Peritoma serrulatum (Pursh) A.P. de Candolle
Cleome serrulata is a tall herb with large pinkish purple flowers. The
stamens are strongly exerted. This pretty species can be found growing in
sandy soil in flood plains and arroyos.
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Cleome serrulata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Bill Evans Road, May 21, 2007
Cleome serrulata, more mature plant in bloom, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., Thompson Canyon, June 13, 2007
Cleome serrulata, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Bill Evans Road, July 1, 2009
Cleome serrulata, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Apache Creek, July 4, 2009
Cleome serrulata, closeup of fruit, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, June 29, 2010
Cleome serrulata, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, June 29, 2010
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