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Mariposa clarkia
Scientific Name: Clarkia biloba ssp. australis
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Clarkia biloba ssp. australis - Mariposa Clarkia
Clarkia biloba ssp. australis, commonly known as Mariposa Clarkia, is a rare and captivating wildflower native to a limited area in California.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is an annual growing to 0.9 m (3ft)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clarkia biloba (Durand) Nelson & J.F. Macbr. ssp. australis H.F. & M.E. Lewis
- Common Name: Mariposa Clarkia
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
- Synonyms: Element Code: PDONA05051
- Taxonomic Subspecies: Clarkia biloba (Durand) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr. subsp. australis F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis
Distribution and Habitat
- Mariposa Clarkia is primarily found in Mariposa County, California, particularly within the Merced River drainage area in the Sierra foothills.
- Its habitat boundaries include properties with specific numbers.
Ecological Role
- This subspecies is considered rare and is threatened by road maintenance.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Clarkia biloba is an annual plant, typically growing to a height of approximately 0.9 meters (3 feet).
- Its flowers are hermaphrodite, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It superficially resembles the lilac mariposa (C. splendens).
Quirky Facts
- Some Clarkia species are referred to as "farewell-to-spring".