Winecup clarkia
Clarkia purpurea
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Basic Information
Family: Oenotheraceae
Genus: clarkia
Plant ID (slug): clarkia-purpurea
Numeric ID: 21517
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Clarkia purpurea is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
South-western N. America.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Seed. Used as a piñole[105].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Clarkia purpurea Winecup clarkia