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Clarkia biloba

an annual member of the Clarkia genus in the family Oenotheraceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Clarkia
Life cycle
annual
Height
0.9 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

Seed[3]. There are no edible uses listed for Clarkia biloba.

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Ophthalmic[2].

Environment

Range
South-western N. America.
Habitat
Open places below 1200 metres in California[1].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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References

  1. Munz. A California Flora. University of California Press 1959-00-00

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  2. Sweet. M. Common Edible and Useful Plants of the West. Naturegraph Co. 1962-00-00 ISBN 0-911010-54-8

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  3. Sweet. M. Common Edible and Useful Plants of the West. Naturegraph Co. ISBN 0-911010-54-8 (1962-00-00)

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