Clarkia breweri
Species of flowering plant
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Clarkia breweri is a species of wildflower known by the common names fairy fans and Brewer's clarkia.[1] This rare plant is endemic to California, where it is known from only seven counties in the central part of the state.[2] It produces short stems under 20 centimeters (8 in.) in height and sparse, narrow leaves. The distinctive flowers have four pink to lavender petals, each about 2 centimeters long and wide, with 3 odd lobes, the middle lobe being long and spoon-shaped.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Clarkia |
| Species: | C. breweri |
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Typical habitat is shale or serpentine scree.
