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Sierra clarkia
Scientific Name: Clarkia virgata
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Clarkia virgata: Sierra Clarkia
Clarkia virgata, commonly known as Sierra Clarkia, is a flowering plant belonging to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). This annual herb is endemic to California.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is an annual herb that may contain small parts.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clarkia virgata E. Greene
- Common Name: Sierra Clarkia
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Related ITIS Name: Clarkia virgata Greene (TSN 27633)
Distribution and Habitat
Clarkia virgata is native and endemic to California, particularly in the Sierra Nevada region. It grows on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada.
Related Species
- The text mentions several other Clarkia species, including Clarkia amoena, Clarkia australis, Clarkia williamsonii, Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera, Clarkia dudleyana, Clarkia xantiana, Clarkia cylindrica, Clarkia speciosa, Clarkia unguiculata, Clarkia biloba, Clarkia concinna, Clarkia affinis, Clarkia bottae, Clarkia davyi, Clarkia cylindrica cylindrica, and Clarkia rhombiodea.
- Clarkia australis was established to accommodate certain populations in the Sierra Nevada.
- Clarkia exilis is mentioned as a selfing sister species occurring in sympatry with Clarkia virgata.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clarkia virgata.
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.