Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Cleome hassleriana Chodat

CAPPARACEAE

spiderplant, spiderflower, pink queen

Unknown, Potential minor problem species

Origin: Tropical America

Growth Form: Herb

Plant Description: Spider flower is a tender annual that grows up to 5 ft (1.5 m) in height. The palmate leaves are composed of 5 leaflets each 5-6 in (12.7-15 cm) long. The delicate flowers are held in cluster at the stem tips. Flowers are 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm) wide with long, 2-3 in (5-7.6 cm) graceful stamens

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