Clammyweeds

(Polanisia)

galery

Description

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.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class:
Order:Brassicales
Family:Cleomaceae
Genus:Polanisia
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