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Temblor Range clarkia

Scientific Name: Clarkia tembloriensis

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Temblor Range Clarkia (Clarkia tembloriensis)

Clarkia tembloriensis, commonly known as Temblor Range clarkia, is a rare and beautiful flowering plant belonging to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clarkia tembloriensis Vasek
  • Common Name: Temblor Range clarkia
  • Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
  • Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae - based on the text stating it's a plant)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Subspecies:
    • Clarkia tembloriensis ssp. tembloriensis
    • Clarkia tembloriensis ssp. calientensis (Vasek)
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: Clarkia t. tembloriensis, CLTE5 (Symbol)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clarkia tembloriensis is endemic to California.
  • Specifically, it is found in the southern San Joaquin Valley and adjacent ranges to the east and west.
  • Locations mentioned include the Temblor Range and the Chimineas Ecological Reserve, San Luis Obispo Co., CA USA.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Clarkia tembloriensis ssp. tembloriensis is described as an annual herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass or forb/herb).

Related Resources

  • USDA, NRCS Plant Profile: Provides distributional maps and other information.
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna: Contains taxonomic information about Clarkia tembloriensis of the Family Onagraceae.
  • Discover Life: A page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clarkia tembloriensis.
  • Dave's Garden: A gardening community where tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants are shared.
  • Permaculture Local Species database: Information about plant species Clarkia tembloriensis.