Definition: Cleome is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It belongs to the family of monocots, which includes about 20,500 species. Cleomes are known for their large leaves and flowers that are often used in traditional medicine or as ornamental plants. Cleome is characterized by its distinctive white or cream-colored flowers with a long, thin stem. These flowers have five sepals (petals) and four petals (labellum), and