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Cleome viscosa
Tickweed
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Latin Name: Cleome viscosa
Common Name: Tickweed
Family: Capparidaceae(Click to Search)
Author: L.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Sandy and freely draining soils in open woodland scrub and on scree slopes in dry areas[200].
Mature Height: 1.5
Habit: Annual
Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - cooked. A sharp mustard-like flavour[183].
The pungent seed is used as a mustard substitute in curries[183].
The seedpods are made into pickles[183].
The juice of the plant is used as a condiment[183].
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