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Clarkia mosquinii

Clarkia mosquinii E. Small

Mosquin's Clarkia, Mosquin's Fairyfan

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)

Synonym(s): Clarkia mosquinii ssp. xerophila

USDA Symbol: CLMO3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Lavender to purple, often with red-purple spots.

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Habitat: Dry, rocky places in foothill woodlands.

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

Metadata

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

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