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Dudley's clarkia
Scientific Name: Clarkia dudleyana
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Dudley's Clarkia (Clarkia dudleyana)
Clarkia dudleyana, commonly known as Dudley's clarkia or Farewell-to-Spring, is a flowering plant belonging to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). This annual herb is endemic to California.
Considerations for Children
- Historically, indigenous Californians used the seeds of Clarkia species, including potentially Clarkia dudleyana, as a food source, grinding them for flour.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clarkia dudleyana (Abrams) J.F. Macbr.
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Synonyms/Aliases: Dudley's Fairyfan, Farewell-to-Spring, Herald-of-Summer
Distribution and Habitat
- Dudley's Clarkia is native to California and endemic to the region.
- Observed in locations such as the vista point on Highway 120 near Lake Don Pedro and in the Sierra Foothills.
Morphological Characteristics
- Clarkia dudleyana is described as a forb/herb, indicating it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is an annual herb.
Quirky Facts
- The genus Clarkia is named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
- It has been observed flourishing in burned areas, suggesting a potential adaptation to post-fire environments.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant may interact with insects, as evidenced by a photograph showing a "little red bug" on a Clarkia dudleyana flower.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page with information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clarkia dudleyana.
- Dave's Garden is a community where gardeners share tips, ideas, seeds, and plants.
- The International Plant Names Index (IPNI) lists Clarkia dudleyana J.F.Macbr.