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gunsight clarkia
Scientific Name: Clarkia xantiana
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Gunsight Clarkia (Clarkia xantiana)
Clarkia xantiana is a flowering plant belonging to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). It is commonly known as gunsight clarkia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clarkia xantiana A. Gray
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Subspecies:
- Clarkia xantiana subsp. xantiana A. Gray
- Clarkia xantiana ssp. parviflora - (Eastw.) H.F. Lewis & Raven
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Xantus' clarkia, Canyon Clarkia, Gunsight fairyfan.
Distribution and Habitat
Clarkia xantiana is endemic to California, meaning it is naturally found only in that region.
One documented photo location is Devil's Punchbowl County Park, California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Gunsight fairyfan or gunsight clarkia is an erect, simple or branched, glabrous annual growing to 32 inches tall.
- It features alternate linear to lance-linear leaves, subentire.
Quirky Facts
- Clarkias are also known as Farewell-To-Spring because they often bloom at the end of the season.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clarkia xantiana.
- Dave's Garden provides a community for sharing tips and ideas for gardens.