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Polanisia dodecandra ssp. Trachysperma

Western Clammyweed

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: valleys
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: oblanceolate to elliptic
leaf surface3: sticky glandular
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: white or whitish
Flowering period2: summer
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Cleomaceae (cleome family)
Synonym(s)1: Polanisia trachysperma
Status: uncommon
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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