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Clarkia biloba ssp. australis
Clarkia biloba (Durand) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr. ssp. australis F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis
Mariposa Clarkia, Mariposa Fairyfan
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CLBIA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Lavender to bright pink to magenta, often with red spots.
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Chaparral, woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 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 biloba ssp. australis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Clarkia biloba ssp. australis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Clarkia biloba ssp. australis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR