Sierra Clarkia (Clarkia virgata)

Sierra Clarkia, a reference photo — Photo: Dean Wm. Taylor · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Clarkia virgata is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family known by the common name Sierra clarkia. It is endemic to California, where it is known from the forests and woodlands of the Sierra Nevada.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Sierra Clarkia being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Clarkia rhomboidea
Clarkia xantiana
Clarkia springvillensis
Clarkia unguiculata

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Onagraceae
Genus: Clarkia
Species: Clarkia virgata

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