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Bladderpod
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Bladderpod
Cleomella arborea
Bladderpod is a unique plant with bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. Its funny name comes from the round, balloon-like pods that grow on its stems!
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The Bladderpod is a tall, woody shrub recognized by its clusters of bright yellow, four-petaled flowers. Its most distinctive feature is the inflated, globe-shaped seed pods, which start green and ripen to a papery tan.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBrassicalesFamilyCleomaceaeGenusCleomella
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite its desert home, the Bladderpod is a distant cousin to broccoli and mustard!
Its unique 'bladder' pods give this plant its funny, descriptive common name!
Many Bladderpods have a distinct, somewhat spicy or pungent aroma, especially when you brush past them!
Some Bladderpod species are so tall, they can tower over a grown-up!
Special abilities
Ability
Windy Wanderer
Bladderpod has hollow, inflated seed pods that catch the wind, helping its seeds travel far from the parent plant.
Ability
Desert Drinker
Bladderpod can thrive in dry, arid environments thanks to its deep root system that helps it find scarce water.
Ability
Stinky Shield
Bladderpod produces strong-smelling chemicals that make its leaves taste bad, protecting it from munching animals.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 50-150 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen for its hive
pollinates
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
visits bright flowers for sweet nectar
eaten by
Deer Mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
might eat the Bladderpod's nutritious seeds
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch wild plants, as some can be prickly or not safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Bladderpod?
100-300 cm
How wide does Bladderpod spread?
50-150 cm
How big are the flowers on Bladderpod?
1-2 cm
When does Bladderpod bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Bladderpod edible?
No
Is Bladderpod toxic?
None
What is Bladderpod's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Bladderpod pollinated?
Insect
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