clarkia

[ klahr-kee-uh ]

noun
  1. 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.

Origin of clarkia

1
<New Latin (1814); named after William Clark; see -ia

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How to use clarkia in a sentence

  • The Clarkias are among the popular hardy edging and vase annuals, bearing rose, white or bordered flowers in great profusion.

British Dictionary definitions for clarkia

clarkia

/ (ˈklɑːkɪə) /


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

Origin of clarkia

1
C19: New Latin, named after William Clark, who discovered it

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