About Clarkia bottae (Spach) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis
Stem and Leaf Morphology
Clarkia bottae grows spindly, waxy stems that can reach close to one meter in height, along with sparse, narrow leaves.
Flower Shape and Petal Characteristics
Its flowers are bowl-shaped, with lavender or pinkish-purple petals that are often paler toward the base and speckled with red; each individual petal measures 1 to 3 centimeters long.
Reproductive Organ Structure
The stigma extends out past the corolla, and is surrounded by shorter stamens.
Native Range and Habitat
This species is endemic to the mountains of southern California, where it grows in chaparral and coastal scrub plant communities.
Cultivated Variety
One known cultivated variety of Clarkia bottae is the cultivar Lilac Pixie.
