Definition

1. Noun:
   • A flowering plant species native to South America but now established in warm regions of the United States. It is cultivated for its distinctive, long-lasting flowers, which are spider-shaped and range in color from white to pink or purple.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden's border was brightened by the vibrant Cleome hassleriana.
  • She planted Cleome hassleriana for its unique, spidery blooms that last all summer.

Advanced Usage

• Common Names: In gardening contexts, is often referred to by its common names, such as spider flower or spider plant, due to the appearance of its blossoms and long, protruding stamens.
  • The spider flower (Cleome hassleriana) is a popular choice for cottage gardens.

Variants and Related Words

• Cleome (n): The genus to which this plant belongs, comprising various species of flowering plants.
  • Several cleome species are known for their drought tolerance.
• Spider Flower (n): A widely used common name for .
  • The spider flower adds both height and texture to flower beds.

Synonyms

• Spider plant (Note: This common name is also used for other species, such as , so context is important.)
• Grandfather's whiskers (A less common colloquial name referring to the long stamens.)

Related Phrases

• Annual flower: is typically grown as an annual in temperate climates.
  • As an annual flower, Cleome hassleriana completes its life cycle in one growing season.

Noun

1. native to South America but naturalized in warm parts of United States; grown for its long-lasting spider-shaped white to pink-purple flowers