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Polanisia uniglandulosa
Polanisia uniglandulosa (Cav.) DC.
Mexican Clammyweed, Clammyweed
Capparaceae (Caper Family)
Synonym(s): Polanisia dodecandra ssp. uniglandulosa
USDA Symbol: POUN3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Clammyweeds are sticky and strong smelling. Their upright stems are heavily leafed, each leaf being divided into 3 segments. The flowers are clustered at the end of the stems. The petals are white, erect, 5/8-1 1/8 inches long, and notched at the tip. There are as many as 28 stamens, 3/4-2 inches long, with purplish anthers. The stamens are longer than the petals, giving the flower a striking deep purple and white effect. Fruit pods are erect, 2-3 inches long (248).
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Oblanceolate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: NM , TXWildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-1121 Collected 2007-10-06 in Presidio County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterBibliography
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. LoughmillerSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Polanisia uniglandulosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Polanisia uniglandulosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Polanisia uniglandulosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: TWC Staff