Clammyweed

Description:

Clammyweed is an upright herb completely covered with translucent hairs that are tipped with glands exuding a sticky-moist substance. The vegetative part of the plant has an unpleasant odor. The numerous flowers have white petals about 3/4 inch long that are narrow at the base and spreading at the tip. The stamens are reddish-purple and extend beyond the petals, giving the white flower an attractive purple fringe. The fruit is a capsule that measures about 1/2 inch wide and 2-3 inches long. In contrast to the leaves and stems, the flowers have a very sweet scent. The leaf consists of three palmately arranged leaflets, each leaflet measuring up to 1 and 3/4 inches in length.

Habitat:

Xeric portion of wildlife habitat yard.