Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
609262

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Madroño 12: 34 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608594

Common Names

  • Tenella Clarkia
  • Slender Farewell-to-Spring
  • Slender Farewell-to-Summer

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Synonyms

  • Oenothera ramulosa Steud. [unknown]
  • Clarkia tenella ambigua (Phil.) D.M.Moore & F.H.Lewis ex Martic. [unknown]
  • Clarkia tenella araucana D.M.Moore & F.H.Lewis [unknown]
  • Clarkia tenella tenuifolia (Cav.) D.M.Moore & F.H.Lewis [unknown]
  • Godetia cavanillesii Spach [unknown]
  • Godetia dasycarpa Phil. [unknown]
  • Godetia gayana Spach [unknown]
  • Godetia sulfurea Phil. [unknown]
  • Godetia tenella Steud. [unknown]
  • Godetia tenella atrosanguinea Munz [unknown]
  • Godetia tenella dasycarpa Munz [unknown]
  • Godetia tenuifolia Spach [unknown]
  • Oenotheridium sulphureum Reiche [unknown]
  • Godetia tenella S.Watson [unknown]
  • Oenothera gayana Steud. [unknown]
  • Oenothera tenella Cav. [unknown]
  • Oenothera tenuifolia Cav. [unknown]
  • Clarkia tenella tenella [unknown]
  • Oenothera prismatica dasycarpa (Phil.) H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Oenothera prismatica gayana H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Oenothera quadrivulnera dasycarpa (Phil.) Thell. ex Probst [unknown]
  • Oenothera tenella tenuifolia (Cav.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oenothera prismatica tenuifolia H.Lév. [deprecated]

Description

Clarkia tenella (also called Delicate clarkia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to California and Oregon. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, vernal pools, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Clarkia tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clarkia tenella has four petals, which are white or pink in color. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clarkia tenella is an annual herb native to western North America. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clarkia tenella

Clarkia tenella can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Clarkia tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia tenella?

Clarkia tenella

What is the common name of Clarkia tenella?

Slender Clarkia

What is the natural habitat of Clarkia tenella?

Grassland, chaparral, and open woodlands

Species in the Clarkia genus

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2724727: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Harlan Lewis (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Lewis' in the authors string.
Margaret Ensign Lewis (1919-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Lewis' in the authors string.