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Cleome spinosa, widely known as spider flower, originates from South America, and has been introduced to many warm regions around the world as an ornamental plant. It is an annual that can grow between 3 and 5 feet tall, forming upright stems with clusters of showy flowers that are distinguished by their long stamens, which give them a spider-like appearance. While the species is available in shades of pink, purple, and white. The plant is notable for its prolonged flowering season, often blooming from early summer until the first frost. Cleome spinosa is mildly fragrant, the plant has been cultivated in some regions, as a leafy vegetablevegetable. Photographed in Atlantico, Colombia.