familyOnagraceae
subfamilyOnagraceae subfam. Onagroideae
genusClarkia
sectionClarkia sect. Eucharidium
speciesClarkia concinna
subspeciesClarkia concinna subsp. raichei
Clarkia concinna subsp. raichei
Madroño 37: 309, fig. 1 [right]. 1991.
Common names: Raiche’s clarkia or red ribbons
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 10.
Flowers: sepals remaining connate in distal 2/3, usually reflexed together, sometimes in pairs; petals 10–20 mm, blades abruptly tapered to inconspicuous claw, lobes short, not separated by deep sinuses; stigma not exserted beyond anthers. 2n = 14.
Phenology: Flowering Apr–May.
Habitat: Exposed sites.
Elevation: 20 m.
Discussion
Subspecies raichei is known only from a small area near the type locality just south of Tomales, Marin County, and is listed as rare by the California Native Plant Society.
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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