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speckled clarkia

Scientific Name: Clarkia cylindrica

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Speckled Clarkia (Clarkia cylindrica)

Clarkia cylindrica is a charming wildflower native to California, known for its delicate beauty. It belongs to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae) and is appreciated for its speckled petals and graceful form.

Common Names

  • Speckled Clarkia
  • Speckled Fairyfan
  • Farewell to Spring (one of the flowers called this)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clarkia cylindrica (Jepson) Harlan Lewis & M. Lewis
  • Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies (e.g., Clarkia cylindrica subsp. cylindrica, Clarkia cylindrica ssp. clavicarpa)
  • Synonym: Godetia cylindrica (Jeps.) C.L. Hitchc.
  • Authority: (Jepson) H. Lewis & M. Lewis; (Jeps.) F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California.
  • Specifically found in Southern California, ranging from Central California to Los Angeles.
  • Observed in locations such as Red Rock Canyon and the Santa Monica Mountains.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is an annual herb.
  • Taprooted, not rosetted.
  • Typically has a single stem at the base, branching from there.
  • Flowers often characterized by pinkish-purple, 4-petaled flowers blooming in spring.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant is sometimes referred to as "Farewell to Spring".

Further Information

  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
  • Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden