Fairy Fan Clarkie
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Fairy Fan Clarkie ( Clarkia breweri ) |
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The fairy fan clarkie ( Clarkia breweri ) is a species of the genus Clarkia in the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). Some subspecies have been described.
features
The fairy fan Clarkie is an annual , herbaceous plant that reaches heights of 8 to 20 centimeters. The leaves are linear to lanceolate. The petals are about as long as they are wide. The side lobes of the petal plate are wider than the lobe in the middle. The flower tube is 2 to 3.5 inches long. The fruits are 1.5 to 4 inches long.
The flowering period extends from July to August.
Occurrence
The fairy fan clarkie occurs in California in forest clearings and dry slopes at altitudes of less than 1000 meters.
use
The fairy fan clarkie is rarely used as an ornamental plant for summer flower beds.
supporting documents
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .
