Capparidaceae, the Caper Family

Herbs, with alternate compound leaves, 4 petals, and 6 or more stamens, which are about equal in length; fruit a 1-celled pod.

One species in Michigan, stamens about 11; leaflets 3 (2-4 dm. high; flowers yellowish, in summer) Clammy-weed, Polanisia graveolens.