— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Tickweed (Cleome viscosa). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Tickweed, scientifically known as Cleome viscosa and belonging to the Capparidaceae family, is an annual forb or herb that thrives in light (sandy) and medium soils, preferring full sun exposure. Tickweed (Latin: Cleome viscosa) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Tickweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Tickweed is a member native to AFG, ASS, BAN, BEN, BOR, and BKN. Tickweed thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is either light (sandy) or medium.
Tickweed grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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