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Mosquin's clarkia

Scientific Name: Clarkia mosquinii

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Mosquin's Clarkia (Clarkia mosquinii)

Clarkia mosquinii, commonly known as Mosquin's clarkia, is a rare annual herb belonging to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clarkia mosquinii E. Small
  • Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species (and Subspecies)
  • Synonyms:
    • Clarkia mosquinii ssp. mosquinii
    • Clarkia mosquinii E. Small ssp. xerophila E. Small
  • Element Code: PDONA050S0
  • ITIS TSN: 27612
  • Symbol: CLMO3

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clarkia mosquinii is native to California and is endemic to that state.
  • Specific locations include near Ponderosa Dam, Butte County, and the Northern Sierra Nevada foothills in the vicinity of Feather River Canyon near Pulga in northeastern Butte County.
  • It is often found in woodland and lower montane coniferous forests, especially in sandy or granitic soils.
  • Its elevation range is 245-1710 meters.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Clarkia mosquinii is an annual herb.
  • It typically blooms from May to August.
  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb.