Four-part pink stigma extends beyond anthers; Four long and four short stamens. Outer anthers lavender, inner anthers yellowish. Limestone Canyon Wilderness Park, Orange Co., CA. 6-4-11. © Joan Avise. |
Farewell-to-Spring Clarkia bottae Clarkia is comprised of erect, late-flowering annuals. The stigma is divided
into four lobes. Distinguishing Clarkia bottae from Clarkia dudleyana by Tom Chester Back to Onagraceae of Orange County, California |
Four red-flecked pink, lavender or white petals often white-blotched at base. Limestone Canyon Wilderness Park, Orange Co., CA. 6-4-11. © Joan Avise. |
Limestone Canyon Wilderness Park, Orange Co., CA. 6-4-11. © Joan Avise. |
1-3 in.nearly linear leaves; 'nodding' buds on right. Limestone Canyon Wilderness Park, Orange Co., CA. 6-4-11. © Joan Avise. |
Four greenish united sepals which split on one side when the flower opens. Limestone Canyon Wilderness Park, Orange Co., CA. 6-4-11. © Joan Avise. |
Nodding flower buds; flowers erect. Limestone Canyon Wilderness Park, Orange Co., CA. 6-4-11. © Joan Avise. |
6-4-11. Limestone Canyon Wilderness Park, Orange Co., CA. 6-4-11. © Joan Avise. |