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Brandegee's clarkia
Scientific Name: Clarkia biloba ssp. brandegeeae
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Brandegee's Clarkia (Clarkia biloba ssp. brandegeeae)
Brandegee's Clarkia, scientifically known as Clarkia biloba ssp. brandegeeae, is a captivating annual herb endemic to California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clarkia biloba ssp. brandegeeae (Jeps.) F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis
- Common Name: Brandegee's Clarkia
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Synonyms:
- Godetia dudleyana var. brandegeeae (Jeps.) Jeps.
- Element Code: PDONA05053
Distribution and Habitat
Brandegee's Clarkia is native to California and is often found in dry areas, including foothill woodlands and conifer habitats. It has been observed in locations such as Oroville-Badger Rd., Butte Co., CA and Sand Ridge Rd., El Dorado Co., CA. Some observations have occurred in Great Valley Mixed Riparian Forest habitats and oak woodlands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb, growing up to 0.9 meters (3 feet) tall.
- Flowers are hermaphrodite, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.
Ecological Role
Brandegee's Clarkia is considered a special-status plant species, with limited distribution in California (CNPS List 4.2). Surveys are often conducted to establish its presence in specific project areas.
Associations
Brandegee's Clarkia is known to coexist with other plant species like Layne's ragwort, Red Hills soaproot, and is of concern when pre-construction surveys are being performed for big-scale balsamroot and Butte County fritillary.