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Lewis' clarkia

Scientific Name: Clarkia lewisii

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Clarkia: A Botanical Tribute to Exploration

The genus Clarkia, belonging to the evening-primrose family (Onagraceae), holds a special place in botanical history, forever linked to the famed Lewis and Clark expedition. The genus was named in honor of Captain William Clark, recognizing his contributions to the exploration of the American West.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some Clarkia species have small parts (seeds).

Considerations for Children

  • Some Clarkia species have small parts (seeds).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Clarkia
  • Family: Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
  • The text mentions several species and subspecies, including:
    • Clarkia lewisii Raven & Parnell (Lewis' Clarkia, Lewis's Clarkia)
    • Clarkia pulchella (also known as Pinkfairies, Ragged Robin, Deerhorn Clarkia, Beautiful Clarkia)
    • Clarkia amoena (Lehm.) A. Nels. & J. F. Macbr.
    • Clarkia speciosa F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis
    • Clarkia amoena subsp. lindleyi (Douglas) H.F.Lewis & M.R.Lewis
    • Clarkia speciosa ssp. immaculata F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis
    • Clarkia rubicunda (Lindley) Harlan Lewis & M. Lewis (Farewell to Spring, Ruby Chalice Clarkia). Synonym: Clarkia rubicunda ssp. blasdalei (Jeps.) F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis
    • Clarkia purpurea (Curtis) Nelson & J.F. Macbr. ssp. quadrivulnera (Douglas) Harlan Lewis & M. Lewis
    • Clarkia biloba (Durand) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr. ssp. australis F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis
    • Clarkia xantiana ssp. xantiana
    • Clarkia xantiana ssp. parviflora
    • Clarkia jolonensis (Jolon Clarkia)
  • The text also refers to taxonomic sections within the genus, such as:
    • Section Biortis
    • Section Rhodanthos
    • Section Myxocarpa
    • Section Godetia

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clarkia is primarily native to California, with many species endemic to the region.
  • Clarkia pulchella was discovered by Meriwether Lewis in what is now part of the Pacific Northwest, specifically near Kamiah, Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Some species, like Clarkia lewisii, are annual herbs.
  • Flowers usually radially symmetrical, sepals usually 4, mostly separate petals 4, mostly separate.

Quirky Facts

  • Meriwether Lewis documented a "singular plant" (Clarkia pulchella) on June 1, 1806, preserving a specimen of it.
  • The landmark monograph of Clarkia by Lewis and Lewis (1955) pulled together Clarkia, Eu- charidium,. Godetia, and Phaeostoma on the bases of floral and other characteristcs.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Tropicos
  • IPNI
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • Calflora.org