Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
609179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm.) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 65: 62 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608511



Common Names

  • Clarkia amoena
  • Farewell-to-spring
  • Farewell-to-summer


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Synonyms

  • Oenothera bifrons Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oenothera nivertiana (Goujon) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Oenothera lehmanniana Spach [unknown]
  • Clarkia amoena concolor A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Clarkia amoena pacifica (Peck) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Godetia amoena G.Don [unknown]
  • Godetia amoena concolor Jeps. [unknown]
  • Godetia amoena gracilis C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Godetia lehmanniana Spach [unknown]
  • Godetia nivertiana Gouj. [unknown]
  • Godetia roseoalba (Bernh.) J.W.Loudon [unknown]
  • Godetia vinosa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Clarkia amoena amoena [unknown]
  • Oenothera amoena Lehm. [unknown]
  • Oenothera prismatica amoena (Lehm.) H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Oenothera vinosa Torr. [unknown]
  • Oenothera amoena bicolor Regel [unknown]
  • Oenothera amoena vinosa (Lindl.) Regel [unknown]
  • Godetia bifrons (Lindl.) J.Carter [unknown]
  • Godetia amoena pygmaea (Jeps.) Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Clarkia amoena (also called Amoena Clarkia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clarkia amoena is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clarkia amoena sub. caurina (Abrams) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis
Clarkia amoena sub. huntiana (Jeps.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis
Clarkia amoena sub. lindleyi (Douglas) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis
Clarkia amoena sub. whitneyi (A.Gray) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clarkia amoena has small, pink flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seed pods contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clarkia amoena can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Clarkia amoena

Clarkia amoena is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California and Oregon.

Clarkia amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia amoena?

Clarkia amoena

What is the common name of Clarkia amoena?

Farewell-to-spring

Where is Clarkia amoena native to?

United States

Species in the Clarkia genus

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2724644: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.