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Clarkia borealis
Clarkia borealis E. Small
Northern Clarkia, Northern Fairyfan
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CLBO4
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: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Pink to lavender to magenta, often with dark spots.
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Foothill woodlands, forest margins.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Additional resources
USDA: Find Clarkia borealis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Clarkia borealis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Clarkia borealis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR