|
Cleome lutea Yellow spiderflower (1 Page of 5) The Cleome lutea plant species is found in Western N. America - Nebraska to Washington and Arizona. It is a member of the Capparidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow spiderflower. Some home gardeners know the variety as Peritoma aurea. P. luteum. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Cleome lutea Common Name: Yellow spiderflower Family: Capparidaceae Author: Hook. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.2 Mature Width: Habitat: Sandy soils on desert plains to lower montane valleys, it is also found on sandy flatland[60].
Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[85].
Seed - ground into a meal and used as a flour[85].
For further Cleome lutea gardening information click on one of the blue links below Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses
The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'. View their bibliography

|