Flower Photography: Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana)



Cleome hassleriana, commonly known as spider flower or spider plant, is a species of Cleome, native to southern South America in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southeast Brazil.

It is an annual plant growing to a height of 150 cm, with spirally arranged leaves. The leaves are palmately compound, with five or seven leaflets, the leaflets up to 12 cm long and 4 cm broad and the leaf petiole up to 15 cm long. The flowers are purple, pink, or white, with four petals and six long stamens. The fruit is a capsule up to 15 cm long and 3 mm broad, containing several seeds. Flowering lasts from late spring to early fall.

It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant. Numerous cultivars have been selected for flower color and other attributes. The "Queen" series includes the cultivars 'Violet Queen', 'Rose Queen', and 'White Queen'.

~Wikipedia




 
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  1. C.G. Koens26 May 2011 at 22:15

    That - whatever kind of flower it is - is BEAUTIFUL!! Lovely capture as well!

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  2. Unknown26 May 2011 at 22:19

    Wow! That is exotic and beautiful!!!! Great shot!

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  3. Anne26 May 2011 at 22:31

    Wow, beautiful picture!

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  4. tiarastantrums26 May 2011 at 23:03

    very pretty

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  5. Stacia27 May 2011 at 00:53

    Wow, what a wild looking flower! Love the color and all the spindly thingies.

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  6. deb duty27 May 2011 at 01:00

    What a beautiful flower and lovely photo.

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  7. Ashley Sisk27 May 2011 at 01:18

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  8. betchai27 May 2011 at 02:57

    Che, very beautiful and inspiring. the whiskers made it look like the flower is dancing lovingly. love it.

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  9. betchai27 May 2011 at 02:58

    PS...
    Che, I wonder why I can not leave comment with my blogger account, thus I typed my url and name instead.

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  10. Anonymous27 May 2011 at 03:49

    That's gorgeous shot and flower, Cher! Beautiful color..

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  11. EMily27 May 2011 at 05:11

    beautiful photo!

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  12. rainfield6127 May 2011 at 07:03

    Say it with flowers.

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  13. Brooke27 May 2011 at 10:27

    Beautiful shot!! I'm not sure what kind of flower it is, but it's pretty :)

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  14. Julia27 May 2011 at 10:43

    Stunning. Beautiful photo!

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  15. Ebie27 May 2011 at 11:58

    A very unique flower, that I have not seen before. Those hanging spines look like whiskers!

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  16. Unknown27 May 2011 at 13:34

    I think it is Cleome hassleriana right!?! I had it last summer but in white. It is amazing flower :)
    Have a nice weekend

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  17. Keanna27 May 2011 at 15:39

    This is really lovely! My PF is up too. Thanks and see you around!

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  18. Yannie27 May 2011 at 15:40

    Pretty flower.. You captured it perfectly

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  19. Yannie27 May 2011 at 15:41

    My PF entry can be found at http://mpr-spicesofmylife.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-niece-licking-poop.html

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  20. Stef27 May 2011 at 15:45

    Interesting flower! Great shot. Hope you can drop by my entry. Thanks!

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  21. Lainy27 May 2011 at 15:50

    Picture perfect!

    Visiting from PInk Friday. My entry is up here:

    THE PINK GIRL IN ME

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  22. Bestfriend27 May 2011 at 15:53

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  23. IMRIZ27 May 2011 at 17:51

    wow, magnificent flower, haven't seen one. great that u share it us here. thanks.

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  24. Unknown27 May 2011 at 20:27

    cool spider flower!

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  25. Charlotte's Mom27 May 2011 at 21:26

    Beautiful flower and Great Shot!

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  26. Clavel27 May 2011 at 22:22

    beautful flower! hope you could visit mine: http://clavsupclose.blogspot.com/2011/05/pink-friday-pink-room.html
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  27. Silvergirl28 May 2011 at 05:37

    very stunning!!!

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  28. Chubskulit Rose28 May 2011 at 12:44

    That's gorgeous!

    Pink Tonic at y home page, have a great weekend!

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  29. Nadege,28 May 2011 at 17:08

    Great capture of a very unusual looking flower.

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  30. Unknown28 May 2011 at 18:43

    Happy Pink Saturday Birthday !! What a lovely photo. Please feel free to come on over and visit my blog http://laraslovelycreations.blogspot.com/

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  31. blue sunset29 May 2011 at 02:01

    gorgeous!

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  32. anne29 May 2011 at 02:13

    it is indeed looked like a spider btw here's my entry for Pink Friday. I hope you can visit thanks SAHM’s Online Diary

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  33. LV29 May 2011 at 07:29

    That is about the most beautiful spider I ever saw.

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  34. Unknown29 May 2011 at 10:08

    Beautiful!

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Hugs
    Charo

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  35. Unknown29 May 2011 at 11:06

    very pretty!

    http://point-shoot-vhen.blogspot.com/2011/05/36549-51-pink-fridays.html

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  36. Tricia29 May 2011 at 12:38

    Wonderful photo! What an unusual flower. Thanks for sharing your post at Photo Feature Friday :)

    ~tricia

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  37. Unknown30 May 2011 at 00:42

    wow, very pretty! fantastic shot.

    Today's Flowers

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  38. Modern Mom30 May 2011 at 01:24

    Beautiful capture!

    My entry.

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  39. Anonymous30 May 2011 at 05:29

    Wow, that is a pretty and unusual flower! I have never seen a spider flower before
    -Pat of http://www.patandjerry.com/2011/05/games-old-people-play.html
    My computer would not let me sign in; that's why it says "Anonymous."

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  40. Pat's Addition30 May 2011 at 06:54

    These are great because they self seed. Which can be both good and bad :)

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  41. Chesney30 May 2011 at 09:21

    I have never seen one of these...absolutely stunning!

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  42. Shengkay31 May 2011 at 14:47

    Pretty!
    Late visiting from Pink Friday! :) have a nice day!
    My Pink Entry

    Orange Tuesdays is open already you might want to join sis..

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  43. Cheerful31 May 2011 at 19:33

    lovely flowers...great shot too! have a great week! :)

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  44. Ever Green Tree1 June 2011 at 22:55

    Truly Exotic! Its a show stopper must say!

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  45. Ever Green Tree1 June 2011 at 23:00

    Truly Exotic!

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  46. Photos by Stan3 June 2011 at 01:16

    Wow!! Isn't Nature grand -- and wonderful that you chose to capture this image. Thanks--

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  47. Waseem30 April 2012 at 20:16

    The blog is absolutely stunning... I never seen the spider flower before.

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