Contains 5 genera and 6 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
CLEOMACEAE
Dicot
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Classification
BRASSICALES
CLEOMACEAE
Genera
| Genus | Common Name | Taxa Count | Herbarium Specimens | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arivela | 1 | |||
| Gynandropsis | 1 | |||
| Polanisia | CLAMMYWEED | 1 | ||
| Sieruela | 1 | |||
| Tarenaya | 2 |
Identification Key
1. Leaflets linear, 0.5-2 mm wide
1. Leaflets ovate, lanceolate, to oblanceolate, 5-35 mm wide
2
2. Stem with stipular spines 1-5 mm long
2. Stems without stipular spines
3
3. Ovary and fruit sessile on pedicel (gynophore obsolete)
3. Ovary and fruit stipitate on pedicel (gynophore subtending fruit, distinct from pedicel)
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4. Bracts or leaves subtending flower unifoliolate
4. Bracts or leaves subtending flower trifoliolate
5
5. Stem leaves usually 5-foliolate; inflorescence distinct, with the subtending bracts strongly reduced relative to stem leaves
5. Stem leaves usually trifoliolate; inflorescence indistinct and flowers appearing singly, with the subtending leaves scarcely if at all reduced relative to stem leaves