Clarkia springvillensis

Springville clarkia

Family: Onagraceae · Type: annual · Native

Conservation status: CNPS 1B.2 · Threatened

Springville clarkia is a rare (CNPS 1B.2) California native annual found in southern Sierra Nevada Foothills near Springville, Tulare County, in woodland habitat at elevations around 500 meters. Flowering in May, this plant produces lavender-pink flowers with distinctive diamond-shaped petals featuring a dark purple spot near the base, creating a delicate and intricate bloom. Growing up to one meter tall with erect, glaucous stems, it develops slender stems that appear smooth and grayish-green. Its leaves are lanceolate, 2 to 9 centimeters long, with a grayish-green or slightly reddish appearance and smooth texture. The flower's unique characteristics include eight stamens with red outer anthers and a delicate petal structure with a long, slender claw.

Habitat: Woodland

Bloom period: May

Elevation: +- 500 m.

Bioregions: s SNF (Springville, Tulare Co.).

California counties: Tulare

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