Spider Flower
-Inherent characters-
A tall,wildish annual.Introduced into Japan from Europe in early Meiji.It is named "Seiyo-Fucho-So ( stern butterfly flower )",because of the butterfly-shaped flowers.A sturdy and easily grown plant.
-Scientific name-
Cleome spinosa
-Common name-
Spider Flower
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names 　 Sui-tyou-ka,Kureome, Seiyo-Fucho-So,
Family 　 Capparidaceae
Origin 　 Brazil
Horticultural classification 　 Annual
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan 　 All
What color is it?
Flower 　

Leaf 　
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
　 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 　
What size is it?
Plant height 　 80cm
Flower diameter 　 　
Inflorescence diameter 　 　
Inflorescence length 　 20cm