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Clammyweed
Caper Family : Capparaceae
Latin Name : Polanisia dodecandra
ssp. trachysperma
Longevity : Annual
Season : Cool
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – fair
Livestock -poor
Remarks :
Also known as "Sandyseed clammyweed".
The name clammy-weed refers to the sticky
or "clammy" residue left on the hands when
handling the plant and it has a foul, skunk-like
odor. This plant flowers March to October.
Adapted to sandy soils of the prairies, plains,
deserts, flats, slopes, pastures, old fields and
shrub thickets. Of little value to wildlife and
livestock. Some birds will utilize the seed as
a food source.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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