Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unguiculata
ID:
609267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: t. 1981 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608599



Common Names

  • Unguiculata Clarkia
  • Clawed Farewell-to-Spring
  • Clawed Farewell-to-Summer


Searching for Clarkia unguiculata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Oenothera elegans E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Phaeostoma douglasii Spach [unknown]
  • Clarkia eiseneana Kellogg [unknown]
  • Clarkia elegans Douglas ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phaeostoma elegans A.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Clarkia unguiculata (also called Claw-pod 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 unguiculata 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

The flower of Clarkia unguiculata has four petals, which are white or pink in color. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Clarkia unguiculata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Clarkia unguiculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought conditions.

Where to Find Clarkia unguiculata

Clarkia unguiculata can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Clarkia unguiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia unguiculata?

Clarkia unguiculata

What is the common name of Clarkia unguiculata?

Clawed Clarkia

What is the natural habitat of Clarkia unguiculata?

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