Jackass clover is Wislizenia refracta and the botanical name of clammy weed is Polanisia dodecandra. They are both in the Cleome family Cleomaceae.
Many years ago I produced another episode about jackass clover and during that show I had a great time loudly shouting the name jackass many times. I only tell you this so you can see how I’ve matured over the years.
The photos are mine and taken outside Willcox, AZ and near our home along the Ol’ Guajolote. Check out those exerted stamens!
I love the two large walnut trees found along our drive and how they always seem to sport a bird or two perching near...
I meant to mention in this ramble that in old range plant books and even in some floras, it’s noted that this plant is...
While weeding and cleaning his greenhouse Petey finds a nifty native Salvia sp. and tells us all about it.
