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Clarkia bottae
Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Clarkia bottae is a species of wildflower with several common names, including punchbowl godetia, Botta's clarkia, Botta's fairy fan, and hill clarkia.
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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.
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