Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhomboidea
ID:
609246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 214 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608578



Common Names

  • Rhomboidea Clarkia
  • Diamond-shaped Farewell-to-Spring
  • Diamond-shaped Farewell-to-Summer


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Synonyms

  • Oenothera rhomboidea (Douglas) H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Phaeostoma atropurpureum A.Heller [unknown]
  • Clarkia gauroides Douglas ex Sweet [unknown]
  • Godetia latifolia A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn. [unknown]
  • Phaeostoma rhomboidea A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Opsianthes gauroides Lilja [unknown]

Description

Clarkia rhomboidea (also called Diamond 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 rhomboidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clarkia rhomboidea 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 rhomboidea is an annual herb native to western North America. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clarkia rhomboidea

Clarkia rhomboidea is found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in British Columbia, Canada.

Clarkia rhomboidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia rhomboidea?

Clarkia rhomboidea

What is the common name of Clarkia rhomboidea?

Diamond-petal Clarkia

What is the natural habitat of Clarkia rhomboidea?

Grassland, chaparral, and open woodlands

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-2724710: Based on the initial data import
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.