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Clarkia arcuata

Clarkia arcuata (Kellogg) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.

Glandular Clarkia, Glandular Fairyfan

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)

Synonym(s): Godetia hispidula

USDA Symbol: CLAR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Pale to dark pink to lavender, sometimes with a dark red splotches.

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Habitat: Openings in woodlands, chaparral, drying soils including serpentine.

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Clarkia arcuata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Clarkia arcuata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Clarkia arcuata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-03
Research By: CBR

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