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Cleome isomeris

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

bladderpod spiderflower

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

Globose

Size

  • Length: 7–8.5 mm
  • Width: 6–6.5 mm
  • Thickness: 6–6.5 mm

Color

Brown mottled

Texture

Dull and rough

Other structures

Large radicleRadicle:
The rudimentary root of the embryo, developing into the primary root after emergence from the seed coat.
 lobe ending at hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).

Identification notes

Large groove on either side of radicleRadicle:
The rudimentary root of the embryo, developing into the primary root after emergence from the seed coat.
 lobe.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Capparaceae

Valid name

Cleome isomeris Greene

Synonyms

Isomeris arborea Nutt.
Isomeris arborea Nutt. var. angustata Parish 
Isomeris arborea Nutt. var. globosa Coville
Isomeris arborea Nutt. var. insularis Jeps.

Cleome isomeris.  True seeds with large grooves on either side of the radicle lobe.
Cleome isomeris. True seeds with large grooves on either side of the radicle lobe.