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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: PaulM on July 16, 2013, 04:51:57 PM

Title: Clarkia sp
Post by: PaulM on July 16, 2013, 04:51:57 PM

Hello ! I bought seeds of this Clarkia from Northwest Native Seeds ( Ron Ratko ) many years ago, and this year I have given it a try. It was labled as
Clarkia speciosa ssp polyantha, but it doesn' t look anything like it when looking at the CalPhotos Plants  ( http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/flora/ (http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/flora/) )
It resembles C. unguiculata, but there are so many species to choose from, which resembles it. Anyone out there who has an affinity for Clarkias ?

Title: Re: Clarkia sp
Post by: Oron Peri on July 18, 2013, 09:57:21 AM

Paul,

By the unique form of the petals [wide base] i would say C. rhomboidea

Title: Re: Clarkia sp
Post by: PaulM on July 18, 2013, 10:55:27 AM

What a fantastic plant knower you are Oron ! I owe you a big thanks. Thank you so much for your professional help !