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Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea
Clarkia purpurea (W. Curtis) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr. ssp. viminea (Douglas ex Hook.) F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis
Large Godetia, Purple Clarkia, Winecup Clarkia, Winecup Fairyfan
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s): Clarkia viminea, Godetia viminea
USDA Symbol: CLPUV
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: PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Lavender to purple, with darker distal spot.
Distribution
USA: CA , OR , WANative Habitat: Open, grassy or shrubby hillsides and flats.
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 purpurea ssp. viminea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR