familyOnagraceae
subfamilyOnagraceae subfam. Onagroideae
genusClarkia
sectionClarkia sect. Eucharidium
speciesClarkia concinna
subspeciesClarkia concinna subsp. automixa
Clarkia concinna subsp. automixa
Madroño 34: 41, figs. 1 [bottom], 4, 5. 1987.
Common names: Santa Clara red ribbons
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 10.
Flowers: sepals remaining connate only near tip, usually reflexed in pairs or singly; petals 10–20 mm, blades gradually tapered to distinct claw, lobes prominent, separated by deep sinuses; stigma not exserted beyond anthers. 2n = 14.
Phenology: Flowering Apr–Jun.
Habitat: Woodlands.
Elevation: 0–1500 m.
Discussion
Subspecies automixa is known from Alameda, Santa Clara, and barely Santa Cruz counties in the foothills around the Santa Clara Valley, and is designated as rare by the California Native Plant Society.
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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