Clarkia rhomboidea
Douglas ex hook.
Diamond clarkia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaClarkia rhomboidea is a species of wildflower known by the common names diamond clarkia and forest clarkia. This plant is native to western North America, where it is a common resident of varied forest and woodland habitats. This clarkia grows a spindly stem not exceeding a meter in height and occasional small leaves. The flower has four petals which are bright pink to lavender and often speckled with darker pink shades. The petals are diamond-shaped to spoon-shaped and one to one and a half centimeters long. There are eight stamens, each holding a large anther bearing blue-gray pollen.
Description
A herbaceous plant in the Onagraceae family native to temperate regions, cultivated for its edible seeds.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
America, North America, USA,
References (1)
- Anderson, M. K., 2012, Edible Seeds and Grains of California Tribes and the Klamath Tribe of Oregon in the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Museum of Anthropology Collections, University of California, Berkeley. USDA p 25
