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Cleomella longipes
Cleomella longipes Torr.
Chiricahua Mountain Stinkweed
Capparaceae (Caper Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CLLO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Oblanceolate , Oblong
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute , Emarginate
Leaf Texture: Smooth
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: 30-80 cm. (webref 3).
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXNative Distribution: West Texas to Southeast Arizona.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FAC | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Cleomella longipes in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cleomella longipes in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cleomella longipes
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-07Research By: WMWW