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Rocky Mountain Beeplant

Cleomella serrulata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Brassicales ›Family: Cleomaceae ›Genus: Cleomella

About

Cleomella serrulata (syns. Cleome serrulata and Peritoma serrulata), commonly known as Rocky Mountain beeplant/beeweed, stinking-clover, bee spider-flower, skunk weed, Navajo spinach, and guaco, is a species of annual plant in the genus Cleomella. Many species of insects are attracted to it, especially bees, which helps in the pollination of nearby plants. It is native to southern Canada and the western and central United States. The plant has often been used for food, to make dyes for...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rocky Mountain Beeplant?
The scientific name of Rocky Mountain Beeplant is Cleomella serrulata.
What kingdom does Rocky Mountain Beeplant belong to?
Rocky Mountain Beeplant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Rocky Mountain Beeplant belong to?
Rocky Mountain Beeplant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Rocky Mountain Beeplant belong to?
Rocky Mountain Beeplant belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Rocky Mountain Beeplant belong to?
Rocky Mountain Beeplant belongs to the order Brassicales.
What family does Rocky Mountain Beeplant belong to?
Rocky Mountain Beeplant belongs to the family Cleomaceae.
What genus does Rocky Mountain Beeplant belong to?
Rocky Mountain Beeplant belongs to the genus Cleomella.