Common Clarkia, Diamond Clarkia, Diamond Fairyfan, Rhombic-petaled Clarkia

The photo at left shows the flower of common clarkia as seen at a DNR rock quarry at about 4100' atop the ridge that divides the Cougar Creek and Dairy Creek drainages at the southeastern corner of Mt. Adams..........July 10, 2005. Note the broad, rounded petals which are widest towards the tip, and taper gradually to their base. Note also the long, narrow sepals. The photo at right shows a close-up side-view of the flower of common clarkia as seen at a DNR rock quarry at about 4100' atop the ridge that divides the Cougar Creek and Dairy Creek drainages at the southeastern corner of Mt. Adams.........July 10, 2005. Note the long, elongated ovary which is inferior (arranged beneath the other floral structures).

Common clarkia blooming in open oak woodlands along old farm roads east of Canyon Creek, Klickitat Wildlife Area.....July 3, 2022.