genus

Clammyweeds

Polanisia

Field notes

Polanisia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cleomaceae. Members of the genus are commonly known as clammyweeds. Polanisia jamesii is listed as locally endangered in Minnesota, while P. dodecandra is widespread through much of North America.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

From USDA PLANTS.

Top native clammyweeds All

Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.