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Polanisia dodecandra ssp. trachysperma
Polanisia dodecandra (L.) DC. ssp. trachysperma (Torr. & A. Gray) Iltis
Sandyseed Clammyweed, Clammy-weed, Clammyweed
Capparaceae (Caper Family)
Synonym(s): Polanisia dodecandra var. trachysperma, Polanisia trachysperma
USDA Symbol: PODOT
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: White to pinkish.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NM , NV , OH , OK , OR , PA , SD , TX , UT , VA , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: SK
Native Habitat: Widespread in Texas, common in various soils of the Edwards Plateau and South Texas Plains. Can be found in open areas along roadsides, sandy stream banks, and disturbed areas.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunConditions Comments: The flowers are white with long pink to purple stamens. This upright slender or bushy plant is covered with glandular hairs which exude a sticky liquid. The name refers to a sticky or clammy strong-smelling residue left on the hands after handling.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFragrant Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: High
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Polanisia dodecandra ssp. trachysperma in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Polanisia dodecandra ssp. trachysperma in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Polanisia dodecandra ssp. trachysperma
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: TWC Staff