About Clarkia modesta Jeps.
Taxonomy and Common Name
Clarkia modesta Jeps. is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family, with the common name Waltham Creek clarkia.
Endemism
This species is endemic to California.
Distribution and Habitat
It grows in the woodlands of several of the state’s central mountain ranges, including the North Coast Ranges, Central Coast Ranges, and the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Growth Form and Height
It is an erect annual herb that often grows to over half a meter in height.
Leaf Characteristics
Its leaves can be oval, linear, or lance-shaped, and measure 2 to 4 centimeters long.
Inflorescence Structure
The inflorescence holds both open blooming flowers and closed, hanging flower buds.
Sepal Traits During Blooming
When the petals bloom from one side of the bud, the sepals remain fused together.
Petal Shape and Size
Petals are about one centimeter long, and range in shape from diamond to widely lance-shaped.
Petal Coloration and Markings
Their color ranges from pale to deep pink, and petals are generally marked with dark flecks or spots.
