Clarkia bottae

Clarkia bottae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Myrtales
Family:	Onagraceae
Genus:	Clarkia
Species:	C. bottae
Binomial name
	Clarkia bottae; (Spach) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis
Synonyms
	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.

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.

Distribution and habitat

Clarkia bottae is endemic to the mountains of southern California. It is found in chaparral and coastal scrub plant communities.

Cultivation

Cultivars include Lilac Pixie.

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