Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

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Capparidaceae: Caper

Zygomorphic flowers with 4 sepals and 4 petals forming a cross and grouped at upper part of blossom. Stamens usually much longer than petals. Leaves alternate, palmately compound of 1-11 leaflets. Plants have a rank odor.
Flower Formula:  Sepals 4; Petals 4z Glossary

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Cleome
spider-flower, spider-plant
2 Photo of Cleome Petals entire. Images   Information
Polanisia
clammy-weed
4 Photo of Polanisia Petals cut or with small notch in otherwise round top. Images   Information

Vascular Plants

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