bladderpod spiderflower Capparaceae Cleome isomeris Greene   symbol: CLIS
	Leaf: Alternate, simple or compound (trifoliate), evergreen, leaflets or leaves are elliptical, 1/2 to 1 inch long, arching and creased along midvein with each side bending upwards, gray green, pungent smelling. Flower: Very attractive, 1 inch across, dark yellow petals and long, graceful stamens; occur in large tight clusters in winter and early spring but can occur throughout the year. Fruit: Ellptical hanging (stalks up to 1 inch long), inflated capsules, 1 to 2 inches long, light green and glaucus, later turning light brown, ripen throughout the year. Twig: Stout gray-green. Bark: Light gray, with irregular very shallow fissures. Form: Heavily branched, sprawling shrub up to 8 feet tall.
	No range map exists for this species. See a map of the states in which Cleome isomeris can be found (opens a new window). USDA Plants Database Cleome isomeris is native to North America.