Cleome found recently near Belgaum for ID. Pls validate if it is *Cleome aspera* J.König ex DC. Small herb 15-25 cm long; stem diffuse, branched from base, angled, with distant triangular prickles. Leaves 3 foliolate, 2-3 cm; petioles 5 mm; leaflets linear oblong, lateral leaflets 2 cm, terminal leaflet 3 cm, margins glandular spinous. Flowers solitary axillary on slender pedicels 1-1.5 cm long. Petals with reddish brown band on the back; gynophore 0, stamens 4. Capsules 2-3 cm, striate, stalked. Regards,
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