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Clarkia purpurea  (Curtis) A. Nelson & J. F. Macbr.  ssp. purpurea 
Purple clarkia,   Winecup clarkia
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Clarkia purpurea ssp. purpurea is an annual herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Parent: Clarkia purpurea
Genus: Clarkia
Family: Onagraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSGodetia purpurea
Information about  Clarkia purpurea ssp. purpurea from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (CLPUP)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/29/2025).