Scientific Name: Cleome spinosa Jacq. Family Name: Capparaceae Native Range:Tropical America One or two year old herb Growth Habit: Warm and sunny, slightly tolerant of semi-shade, slightly tolerant of dryness and heat Flowering Period: Several years Ornamental Features: Light and airy, like the fluttering of a butterfly Uses:Flowerbeds, flower borders, flower beds, cut flowers Reproduction: Seeds