Latin name: Clarkia heterandra (Torr.) H. Lewis &
  P.H. Raven
  Pronunciation: KLAR-kee-a het-er-AN-dra
  Common name: Mountain clarkia
  Family: Onagraceae (Evening primrose)
  Habitat: Dry shaded places, chaparral, foothill wood-
  land to yellow pine forest, 4000-5000', Los Angeles
  and San Bernardino Cos.
  Blooming period: May to June
  Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Clarkia
  2) heterandra
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