Cleome monophylla
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Basic Information
Family: Capparidaceae
Genus: cleome
Plant ID (slug): cleome-monophylla
Numeric ID: 23888
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Cleome monophylla is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is frost tender. It is in leaf from May to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
S. Africa.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Condiment Leaves - cooked and used like spinach[183]. The young shoots and flowers can also be used[183]. The pungent seed is used as a mustard substitute[183].
Medicinal Uses
Restorative The pounded root is put on the lips to restore consciousness when in a faint[240].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cleome monophylla