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Temblor Range clarkia
Scientific Name: Clarkia tembloriensis ssp. tembloriensis
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Clarkia tembloriensis
Clarkia tembloriensis is a rare flowering plant belonging to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). It is commonly known as Temblor Range clarkia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clarkia tembloriensis Vasek
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
The text mentions several infraspecific taxa and related names, including:
- Clarkia tembloriensis ssp. tembloriensis
- Clarkia tembloriensis ssp. calientensis (Vasek)
Distribution and Habitat
Clarkia tembloriensis is endemic to California, specifically found in the southern San Joaquin Valley and adjacent ranges to the east and west, including the Temblor Range itself.
- Present in North America.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as an annual herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass or forb).
Related Resources
- USDA, NRCS Distributional Map: Provides a map showing the distribution of Clarkia tembloriensis.
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna: Offers taxonomic information about Clarkia tembloriensis within the Onagraceae family.
- Discover Life: A page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clarkia tembloriensis.
- Permaculture Local Species Database: Contains information about Clarkia tembloriensis.
- GBIF Backbone: Provides species details for Clarkia tembloriensis.
Synonyms and Related Species
- Elegant Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata Lindley) is also mentioned.
- Brandegee's clarkia (Clarkia biloba brandegeeae), Clarkia borealis.