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clarkia
[ klahr-kee-uh ]
noun
- any of various western U.S. plants belonging to the genus Clarkia, of the evening primrose family, having narrow leaves and ornamental red or purple flowers.
clarkia
/ ˈklɑːkɪə /
noun
- any North American onagraceous plant of the genus Clarkia: cultivated for their red, purple, or pink flowers
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clarkia1
C19: New Latin, named after William Clark , who discovered it
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Example Sentences
On the other hand I could detect no difference in the product from the two coloured anthers of Clarkia.
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I believe that this is the case with Clarkia elegans, and I have just written to Thompson for seeds.
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If your border has been well prepared and is sunny, your Clarkia seed is sure to do well in it.
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Chron.,' April 28th, 1866, on a bud developed on the petal of the Clarkia.
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There are several kinds of Clarkia, resembling Godetia, but the petals have claws.
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