Kingdom Plantae Family Onagraceae Scientific name Clarkia bottae Rank Species | Order Myrtales Genus Clarkia Higher classification Clarkia | |
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Similar Clarkia, Clarkia rubicunda, Clarkia concinna, Onagraceae, Clarkia cylindrica | ||
Clarkia bottae is a species of wildflower with several common names, including punchbowl godetia, Botta's clarkia, Botta's fairyfan, and hill clarkia.
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This plant is endemic to the mountains of southern California where it is a member of the chaparral and coastal scrub plant communities.
Description
Clarkia bottae produces spindly, waxy stems which may approach a meter in height, and sparse narrow leaves.
The flower is a bowl shaped bloom with lavender or pinkish-purple petals, often lighter in color toward the base and speckled with red, each 1 to 3 centimeters long. The stigma protrudes from the corolla and is surrounded by shorter stamens.
Cultivation
Cultivars include Lilac Pixie.
References
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