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026-Clarkia_purpurea_ssp._ viminea30091-650


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!)


026-Clarkia_purpurea_ssp._ viminea30091-650

026-Clarkia_purpurea_ssp._ viminea30091-650

Photographed on an Edison Powerline Road outside of Kernville

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