-Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)

-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)

-Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

-Mustards, Capers, and Allies (Order Brassicales)

-Spider Flower Family (Family Cleomaceae)

-Spider Flowers (Genus Cleome)

-Spiderflower (Cleome houtteana)

Cleome houtteana, also known as the spider flower, is an annual plant belonging to the Cleome genus. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in moist and dry habitats. It can be found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas. The flowers are scented and attract a variety of pollinators.