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Sonoma clarkia

Scientific Name: Clarkia gracilis ssp. sonomensis

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Sonoma Clarkia (Clarkia gracilis subsp. sonomensis)

Sonoma Clarkia, scientifically known as Clarkia gracilis subsp. sonomensis, is a charming wildflower native to specific regions of California. This subspecies belongs to the Evening Primrose Family (Onagraceae) and offers a delightful display of color in its native habitat.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clarkia gracilis (Piper) A. Nelson &amp J.F. Macbr. subsp. sonomensis (C.L. Hitchc.) F.H. Lewis &amp M.E. Lewis
  • Common Name: Sonoma Clarkia
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
  • Synonym: Godetia amoena var. sonomensis C.L. Hitchc.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Sonoma Clarkia is primarily found in northern California, particularly in Sonoma County.
  • Specifically mentioned location is north of the City of Sebastopol in Sonoma County.
  • Vine Hill Clarkia's ability to persist outside Sonoma Barrens conditions is unknown.
  • Other counties mentioned with *Clarkia rhomboidea* include: Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare.

Ecological Role

  • Vine Hill Clarkia is considered rare and endangered.
  • It's naturally found in the "Sonoma Barrens," and its ability to thrive outside of this specific habitat is uncertain.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mention of Deer not eating *Clarkia* plants.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)

Other Clarkia Species Mentioned

  • Clarkia gracilis
  • Clarkia imbricata (Vine Hill Clarkia)
  • Clarkia unguiculata (Elegant Clarkia)
  • Clarkia amoena (Farewell to Spring)
  • Clarkia biloba brandegeeae (Brandegee&#39s Clarkia)
  • Clarkia borealis borealis (Northern Clarkia)
  • Clarkia concinna
  • Clarkia davyi (Davy's Clarkia)
  • Clarkia bottae (Showy Clarkia)
  • Clarkia elegans (Mountain Garland)
  • Clarkia purpurea
  • Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera
  • Clarkia rhomboidea (Diamond Clarkia)
  • Clarkia speciosa (Redspot Clarkia)
  • Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi