Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lassenensis
ID:
609225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eastw.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Madroño 12: 33 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608557



Common Names

  • Clarkia lassenensis
  • Lassen Godetia
  • Lassen Clarkia


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Synonyms

  • Godetia lassenensis Eastw. [unknown]
  • Godetia lassenensis albicaulis (Jeps.) J.T.Howell [unknown]
  • Godetia lassenensis concolor (Jeps.) J.T.Howell [unknown]

Description

Clarkia lassenensis (also called Lassen clarkia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to California and Oregon. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, vernal pools, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Clarkia lassenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clarkia lassenensis has small, pink flowers with four petals and four sepals. The flowers have four stamens and a pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clarkia lassenensis 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 lassenensis

Clarkia lassenensis is found in California.

Clarkia lassenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia lassenensis?

Clarkia lassenensis

What is the common name of Clarkia lassenensis?

Lassen Clarkia

Where is Clarkia lassenensis found?

Clarkia lassenensis is found in California, in Lassen and Modoc counties.

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-2724691: Based on the initial data import
Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.
Harlan Lewis (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Lewis' in the authors string.
Margaret Ensign Lewis (1919-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Lewis' in the authors string.