noun
spider flower; Cleome hassleriana
A flowering plant known for its long stamens resembling spider legs. Also referred to as クレオメ.
See also: クレオメ
庭に西洋風蝶草が咲いている。
Spider flowers are blooming in the garden.
Synonymous loanword from the genus name Cleome; often used interchangeably in gardening contexts.
Compound of 西洋 (Western) and 風蝶草 (Cleome, literally 'wind-butterfly grass'). The exact origin of 風蝶草 is uncertain, but it likely refers to the flower's appearance.