Cat spider flower
Cleome felina
Family: Cleomaceae
What it is like
A herb. It lies along the ground and is 50 cm long. The leaves have 3 leaflets at the base. The flowers are pink.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cuvarnaciri taivelai
Synonyms
Corynandra felina (L.f.) Cochrane & Iltis; Polanisia felina DC.;