GYNANDROPSIS SPECIOSA 
Gynandropsis — from the Greek, referring to the position of 
the stamens; spcciosa — beautiful 
English names : Gynandropsis ; Spider Flower 
Family : Capparidaceae 
Country of origin : Mexico 
Colour: pink or white. 
Carden use : a showy bedding plant, but 
somewhat short lived. The 
leaves are divided and an 
elongated stalk in the centre of 
the flower carries the stamens 
and pistil. 
Propagation : by seed. 
A, a flower from the side showing the long 
stamens attached to the stalk which also 
carries the pistil. 
B, seed. 
