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prostrate clarkia
Scientific Name: Clarkia prostrata
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Clarkia prostrata - Prostrate Clarkia
Clarkia prostrata, commonly known as prostrate clarkia, is a flowering plant species belonging to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clarkia prostrata F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis, Clarkia prostrata H.F. & M.E. Lewis
- Common Name: Prostrate Clarkia
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Synonyms/Related Names: Clarkia prostrata H.F. & M.E. Lewis (TSN 27615)
Distribution and Habitat
- Clarkia prostrata is native to California.
- It is endemic to (limited to) the coastline of California, including areas like Arroyo de los Chinos, San Luis Obispo Co.
- It is also found in siliceous terrace deposits.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Clarkia prostrata is an annual herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- It is a dicotyledonous plant.
- It exhibits a prostrate growth habit, with bright green leaves forming a prostrate ring.
- Some coastal populations exhibit a prostrate growth pattern.
Ecological Role
- This species shares habitats with other plants, such as godetia.
Quirky Facts
- The species was named by Harlan Lewis and M. Lewis.
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 27615
- Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clarkia prostrata.