About Clarkia cylindrica (Jeps.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis
Growth Form
Clarkia cylindrica is an annual herb that grows an erect stem reaching a maximum height of around 0.5 meters (1.6 feet).
Leaf Characteristics
Its leaves are mostly linear in shape, and grow up to six centimeters long.
Inflorescence and Bud Traits
The inflorescence bears several flowers: the blooms hang heavily while in bud, and become erect once they open.
Flower and Petal Shape
Each open flower forms a bowl shape with four fan-shaped petals up to approximately 3.5 centimeters long.
Petal Coloration
The petals have blending shades of lavender, white, and magenta, and are often speckled with purple or pink.
Sepal Traits
Under the petals are bright pink fused sepals.
Reproductive Structures and Fruit
The flower has eight stamens with lavender anthers, and produces a cylindrical fruit capsule up to 5 centimeters long.
