Latin name: Clarkia purpurea (Harris) Nelson & J.F. Macbr. ssp. quadrivulnera (Douglas) Harlan Lewis & M. Lewis
Pronunciation: KLAR-kee-a per-PER-ee-a quad-ri-VUL-ner-a
Common name: Purple clarkia
Family: Onagraceae (Evening primrose)
Habitat: Many plant communities at generally lower elevations throughout cismontane southern California extending to Washington and Arizona
Blooming period: April to July
Name derivations: 1) Clarkia 2) purpurea 3) quadrivulnera
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