Clarkia purpurea subsp. quadrivulnera
(Douglas ex Lindl.) H. F. Lewis & M. R. Lewis
Small flowered godetia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaClarkia purpurea is a species of wildflower known by the common names winecup clarkia, winecup fairy fan, and purple clarkia. This annual plant is native to western North America, including: Baja California; California; Arizona; Oregon; Washington; and British Columbia, and is found in diverse habitats. In the California Floristic Province it is found in all the zones, except the deserts, from the coasts to high interior mountains, including the Sierra Nevada.
Description
A herb. It grows 15-50 cm tall. The leaves are long and narrow. The flowers are small and widely spaced. They are pink or purple. The seed pods open when dry and have a large number of seeds.
Edible Uses
The Indigenous peoples of California sowed the plant, to later harvest the seeds to grind for food. The conspicuous flowers support native bees, making it a "honey plant".
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
