— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Cleome monophylla (Cleome monophylla). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Cleome monophylla, commonly known as single-leaved spider flower, is an annual plant native to a wide range of regions including Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, and many other countries across Africa, as well as parts of India and Yemen. Cleome monophylla (Latin: Cleome monophylla) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cleome monophylla is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cleome monophylla is a member native to ANG, BEN, BOT, BKN, BUR, and CMN. Cleome monophylla thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is either light (sandy) or medium.
Cleome monophylla grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
Occasional email when substantial new content lands — plant profiles, seasonal growing notes, folk-remedy additions. Free, no tracking, unsubscribe anytime.
