Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Cleomella serrulata (Pursh) Roalson & Hall
(Rocky Mountain Bee Plant)
Family: Cleomaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Peritoma serrulata (Pursh) A.P. de Candolle
Cleome integrifolium Torrey & Gray
Cleome serrulata Pursh
Cleomella 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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Cleomella serrulata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Bill Evans Road, May 21, 2007
Cleomella serrulata, more mature plant in bloom, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., Thompson Canyon, June 13, 2007
Cleomella serrulata, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Bill Evans Road, July 1, 2009
Cleomella serrulata, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Apache Creek, July 4, 2009
Cleomella serrulata, closeup of fruit, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, June 29, 2010
Cleomella serrulata, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, June 29, 2010
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