Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concinna
ID:
609201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco 136. 1894 [2 Feb 1894]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608533



Common Names

  • Clarkia concinna
  • Slender Godetia
  • Slender Clarkia


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Synonyms

  • Clarkia grandiflora Greene [unknown]
  • Eucharidium concinnum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Eucharidium grandiflorum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Clarkia concinna concinna [unknown]

Description

Clarkia concinna (also called Elegant 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 concinna 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clarkia concinna 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 concinna is an annual herb that is native to California. It can be grown from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Clarkia concinna

Clarkia concinna is native to California and can be found in the coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills.

Clarkia concinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia concinna?

Clarkia concinna

What is the common name of Clarkia concinna?

Concinnous clarkia

What is the natural habitat of Clarkia concinna?

It is native to western North America

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