Clarkia purpurea
| Clarkia purpurea | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Clarkia |
| Species: | C. purpurea |
| Binomial name | |
| Clarkia purpurea (Curtis) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. | |
Clarkia purpurea is a species of wildflower known by the common names winecup clarkia, winecup fairyfan, and purple clarkia.
This annual plant is native to western North America, including: Baja California; California; Arizona; Oregon; Washington; and British Columbia. — where it is found in a diverse variety of habitats. In the California Floristic Province it is found in all the zones, except the deserts, from the coasts to high interior mountains, including the Sierra Nevada. [1][2]
Description
Clarkia purpurea erects a thin reddish stem which may approach 1 meter (3 ft.) in height and has a few lance-shaped leaves. [3]
The bowl-shaped flowers have four petals, usually one to two centimeters long. They are in shades of pink, purple, or deep wine red; often with a streak or spot of pink or red in the middle. [3]
Subspecies
Subspecies include:
- Clarkia purpurea ssp. purpurea [4]
- Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera [5]
- Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea [6]
Uses
The Indigenous peoples of California sowed the plant, to later harvest the seeds to grind for food.[3]
The conspicuous flowers support native bees, making it a "honey plant".[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Calflora database: Clarkia purpurea . 2.2.2013
- ↑ Jepson: distribution map . accessed 2.2.2013
- 1 2 3 4 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Information Network (NPIN): Clarkia purpurea (Winecup clarkia) . accessed 2.2.2013
- ↑ Calflora database: Clarkia purpurea ssp. purpurea
- ↑ Calflora database: Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera
- ↑ Calflora database: Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea
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