Cleome serrulata, rocky mountain bee plant? Here is a link that might be useful: Cleome serrulata, rocky mountain bee plant

"Only thing I can think of is Aleurites fordii" Leaf size doesn't fit well (if it had been "size of my splayed hand or smaller" then maybe); also it is only zone 9-10 hardy (most refs; one site claims 8 for it). Resin

Harry, i have posted a topic on identification issues aswell with a few photos of mine that im struggling to identify. I havent had any hits on the forum as yet but if you know a thing or two i was wondering if you may help me, or possibly point me into the direction of someone or a resource that i could try? Thanks!

Some history- This plant started as a cutting from a Gentleman's personal collection. He brought it over as a cutting himself from a remote village in Mexico over 40 years ago. He has a large collection of these that he's been propagating for years. According to him (Mr Roger Martin,) it is a slow grower and only a handful of people in California have this plant. Those that do have it all originate from him. I asked him what it was but, he didn't know the name of it.