clarkia
[ klahr-kee-uh ]
noun
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
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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.
The Practical Garden-Book | C. E. Hunn
British Dictionary definitions for clarkia
clarkia
/ (ˈklɑːkɪə) /
noun
any North American onagraceous plant of the genus Clarkia: cultivated for their red, purple, or pink flowers
Origin of clarkia
1C19: New Latin, named after William Clark, who discovered it
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