| Clarkia bottae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Clarkia |
| Species: | C. bottae |
| Binomial name | |
| Clarkia bottae (Spach) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis | |
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Clarkia deflexa | |
Clarkia bottae is a species of wildflower with several common names, including punchbowl godetia, Botta's clarkia, Botta's fairyfan, and hill clarkia.
Description
Clarkia bottae produces spindly, waxy stems which may approach a meter in height, and sparse narrow leaves.
The flower is a bowl shaped bloom with lavender or pinkish-purple petals, often lighter in color toward the base and speckled with red, each 1 to 3 centimeters long. The stigma protrudes from the corolla and is surrounded by shorter stamens.
Distribution and habitat
Clarkia bottae is endemic to the mountains of southern California. It is found in chaparral and coastal scrub plant communities.
Cultivation
Cultivars include Lilac Pixie.
External links
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Clarkia bottae |
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| Godetia bottae | |
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- Clarkia
- Endemic flora of California
- Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands
- Natural history of the California Coast Ranges
- Natural history of the Peninsular Ranges
- Natural history of the Santa Monica Mountains
- Natural history of the Transverse Ranges
- Plants described in 1835
- Myrtales stubs