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029-clarkia_xantiana145-700

Gunsight Clarkia
Clarkia xantiana
Onagraceae



Named for John Xanthus, 19th century Hungarian botanist

The petal has a narrow claw and a wider blade
which has two lobes at the tip with a small tooth between.

endemic to California

029-clarkia_xantiana145-700

029-clarkia_xantiana145-700

029-clarkia_xantiana145-700

029-clarkia_xantiana145-700

This is the most freqeuently seen species, found on all roads.

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