Cleome: Another Tropical Wonder
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Another flower that originated in South America, the Cleome is also sometimes called a Spider Flower.
Published by Mike Oberg
I am a retired engineer who enjoys photography. I post slideshows of my pictures and write articles on a range of topics. My daughter Maria Roth and my wife Mary Oberg are both AC contributors. View profile
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Had those in our garden many years ago. Enjoyed them, too!
lovely
It's beautiful! Never heard of it.
gorgeous flowers!
I've heard of these, but never seen one.
Really pretty.
Lovely Mike, I've never seen a spider flower before! cheers :)
Yes, Mike, a reference book would be nice!
This flower was photographed at the Overland Park Arboretum in Kansas City! It is so beautiful!