clarkia

[ klahr-kee-uh ]

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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 /

any North American onagraceous plant of the genus Clarkia: cultivated for their red, purple, or pink flowers

Origin of clarkia¹

< New Latin (1814); named after William Clark; -ia

Origin of clarkia¹

C19: New Latin, named after William Clark , who discovered it

On the other hand I could detect no difference in the product from the two coloured anthers of Clarkia.

I believe that this is the case with Clarkia elegans, and I have just written to Thompson for seeds.

If your border has been well prepared and is sunny, your Clarkia seed is sure to do well in it.

Chron.,' April 28th, 1866, on a bud developed on the petal of the Clarkia.

There are several kinds of Clarkia, resembling Godetia, but the petals have claws.

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