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Clarkia heterandra
Clarkia heterandra (Torr.) F.H. Lewis & P.H. Raven
California Fairyfan, California Gaura, Heterogaura, Mountain Clarkia
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s): Gaura heterandra, Heterogaura heterandra
USDA Symbol: CLHE4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Habitat: Shady sites, woodlands, yellow-pine forests.
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 heterandra in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Clarkia heterandra in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Clarkia heterandra
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR