About Clarkia affinis F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis
Clarkia affinis F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis, commonly known as chaparral clarkia, is a wildflower species belonging to the evening primrose family Onagraceae. This species is endemic to California, where it grows primarily on chaparral slopes and in woodlands of the Coast Ranges. It is a spindly plant that produces erect stems that grow over half a meter in height, along with sparse, narrow leaves. Its flowers are bowl-shaped, with four pink or red petals that each measure 5 to 15 millimeters long. The petals may have darker spots near their base, as well as purple or red speckling.
