Elegant Clarkia
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Elegant Clarkia
Clarkia unguiculata
The Elegant Clarkia is a beautiful flower with bright pink petals that bloom in the spring and summer. It loves sunny spots and can be found in fields and gardens, adding color to the landscape.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Elegant Clarkia has slender stems topped with vibrant, cup-shaped flowers. Its petals are typically showy pink or purplish, often with a darker blotch and a unique 'clawed' or narrow base, giving them a distinct, airy look.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusClarkia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's named after William Clark, the famous explorer of the Lewis and Clark Expedition!
Its petals have a unique, narrow 'claw' at their base, making them stand out beautifully.
The seeds of Elegant Clarkia can stay hidden in the soil for years, waiting for perfect rain to sprout!
When bees visit, their fuzzy bodies get coated with the flower's bright yellow pollen!
Special abilities
Ability
Nectar Guides
Elegant Clarkia has special markings on its petals that guide insects directly to its nectar and pollen, ensuring efficient pollination.
Ability
Quick Cycle Bloom
Elegant Clarkia can grow, bloom, and set seeds rapidly within a single year, allowing it to complete its life cycle before summer droughts.
Ability
Drought Resilience
Elegant Clarkia has adapted to dry climates by completing its growth and reproduction during the wet spring, surviving periods of low water.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring_summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen for its hive
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
important native bee for its flowers
pollinates
Western Digger Bee
Anthophora urbana
rapidly collects pollen and nectar
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Everblooming
Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look at flowers but don't pick them, so everyone can enjoy their beauty!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Elegant Clarkia?
30-90 cm
How wide does Elegant Clarkia spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Elegant Clarkia?
2-4 cm
When does Elegant Clarkia bloom?
Spring_summer
Is Elegant Clarkia edible?
No
Is Elegant Clarkia toxic?
None
What is Elegant Clarkia's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Elegant Clarkia pollinated?
Insect
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