Winecup Clarkia; Purple Clarkia
Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea
Onagraceae
Clarkia is named after Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Onagraceae - From the Ancient Greek name for Onagra,
once used for fireweed, a member of the evening primrose family
(Thanks to Roger Reinke for the identification of this sub species!)
Photographed on an Edison Powerline Road outside of Kernville