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ruby chalice clarkia

Scientific Name: Clarkia rubicunda

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Clarkia rubicunda: Ruby Chalice Clarkia

Clarkia rubicunda, a captivating wildflower, is known by the common names Ruby Chalice Clarkia and Farewell to Spring. Its vibrant blooms and adaptability make it a popular choice for gardens in its native range.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is commonly found in gardens and is known to grow quickly and exuberantly.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clarkia rubicunda (Lindl.) F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis
  • Family: Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Clarkia rubicunda ssp. blasdalei (Jeps.) F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis, Clarkia rubicunda ssp. blasdalei

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clarkia rubicunda is endemic to California, primarily found along the Central Coast.
  • It thrives in dry washes and canyons of Southern California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Clarkia rubicunda is an annual herb, reaching approximately 1-3 feet in height and 30 inches in width.
  • It features showy pink-lavender flowers, typically 1-2 inches in size, with a distinctive dark red blotch at the base of the petals.
  • The plant is described as long-blooming.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Ruby Chalice" refers to the deep red center of the flower, which glows like a ruby chalice when backlit by the sun.