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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

Clarkia deflexa
Godetia bottae


Clarkia deflexa
Godetia bottae

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.

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.

Cultivars include Lilac Pixie.




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