Clammyweed
Polanisia dodecandra ssp. trachysperma
Family:
Cleome (Cleomaceae)
AKA:
Redwhisker Clammyweed
Photo taken on:
August 25, 2009
Location:
White Rock, NM
Life Zones:
Plains to foothills
Habitat:
Disturbed sandy areas
Grows to 2ft with sticky, moist-feeling leaves that have an unpleasant smell if crushed.
Flowers have white/cream petals and many long reddish stamens.
Flora of North America reference.