Clarkia bottae
| Clarkia bottae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Clarkia |
| Species: | C. bottae |
| Binomial name | |
| Clarkia bottae (Spach) H.F.Lewis & M.E.Lewis | |
| Synonyms | |
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Clarkia deflexa | |
Clarkia bottae is a species of wildflower with several common names, including punchbowl godetia, Botta's clarkia, Botta's fairyfan, and hill clarkia.
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.
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