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Two-Lobe Clarkia (Clarkia biloba subsp. biloba)

Two-lobe Clarkia, scientifically known as Clarkia biloba subsp. biloba, is a wildflower belonging to the Evening Primrose Family (Onagraceae). Other species in the Clarkia genus mentioned in this text include Clarkia xantiana, Clarkia pulchella, Clarkia rhomboidea, Clarkia amoena, Clarkia breweri, Clarkia concinna, Clarkia bottae, Clarkia dudleyana, Clarkia gracilis, and Clarkia Choice Double Mixed.

The plant is named for William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Considerations for Pets

• Some Clarkia species have petals with lobes (two or three lobes).

Considerations for Children

• Some Clarkia species have petals with lobes (two or three lobes).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Clarkia biloba subsp. biloba
• Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
• Synonyms/Related Species:
  • Clarkia biloba ssp. brandegeeae
  • Clarkia pulchella (also known as pinkfairies, ragged robin, and deerhorn clarkia)
  • Clarkia amoena (also known as farewell-to-spring or farewell to spring godetia)

Distribution and Habitat

• Two-Lobe Clarkia can be found in shaded oak forests.
• Other species in the Clarkia genus are located in California (CA), Oregon (OR), Idaho (ID), Montana (MT), and Utah (UT).
• Clarkia pulchella is known to be scattered thinly throughout it's habitat.

Morphological Characteristics

• The petals of some Clarkia species have lobes, typically two or three. For example, Clarkia breweri has petals with three lobes.
• The leaves of some species are five-lobed.
• The stigmas of Clarkia species often have lobes.

Quirky Facts

• The text mentions an unusual pronunciation resource: pronouncekiwi.
• The Miocene Clarkia Lake Beds in Idaho are mentioned, suggesting a long geological history for the genus in that region.