[The Clarkias and Godetias of the Cascade Mountain Range of Oregon and Washington]

Slender Clarkia, Slender Godetia

Clarkia gracilis ssp. gracilis

Synonyms: Godetia amoena var. concolor, Godetia amoena var. gracilis

Slender Godetia, Slender Clarkia: Clarkia gracilis ssp. gracilis

This photo shows a close-up of the flower of slender godetia as seen along Coyote Creek Road in the Umpqua National Forest.........June 25, 2005. Note the pendant flower bud, a characteristic of this species. Although not as easily seen in this view, the sepals are offset to one side of the base of the flower.

Slender Clarkia, Slender Godetia: Clarkia gracilis ssp. gracilis (Synonyms: Godetia amoena var. concolor, Godetia amoena var. gracilis)

Slender godetia beginning to bloom on balds amongst oaks along the first half mile of the School Canyon Trail #468, Badger Creek Wilderness..........May 10, 2015. Note the ant herding its aphids on the stem and leaves.

Paul Slichter