Clarkia similis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
609253
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.H.Lewis & W.R.Ernst
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Madroño 12: 89 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608585
Common Names
- Similis Clarkia
- Similar Farewell-to-Spring
- Similar Farewell-to-Summer
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clarkia similis (also called Similar 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 similis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clarkia similis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clarkia similis 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 similis
Clarkia similis can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Clarkia similis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clarkia similis?
Clarkia similis
What is the common name of Clarkia similis?
Similar Clarkia
What is the natural habitat of Clarkia similis?
Grassland, chaparral, and open woodlands
Species in the Clarkia genus
Clarkia affinis, Clarkia amoena, Clarkia arcuata, Clarkia australis, Clarkia biloba, Clarkia borealis, Clarkia bottae, Clarkia breweri, Clarkia concinna, Clarkia cylindrica, Clarkia davyi, Clarkia delicata, Clarkia dudleyana, Clarkia epilobioides, Clarkia exilis, Clarkia franciscana, Clarkia gracilis, Clarkia heterandra, Clarkia imbricata, Clarkia jolonensis, Clarkia lassenensis, Clarkia lewisii, Clarkia lingulata, Clarkia mildrediae, Clarkia modesta, Clarkia mosquinii, Clarkia prostrata, Clarkia pulchella, Clarkia purpurea, Clarkia rhomboidea, Clarkia rostrata, Clarkia rubicunda, Clarkia similis, Clarkia speciosa, Clarkia springvillensis, Clarkia stellata, Clarkia tembloriensis, Clarkia tenella, Clarkia unguiculata, Clarkia virgata, Clarkia williamsonii, Clarkia xantiana,
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-2724717: Based on the initial data import
Harlan Lewis (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Lewis' in the authors string.
Wallace Roy Ernst (1928-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Ernst' in the authors string.