Vine Hill Clarkia

Description

Clarkia imbricata is a rare species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family known by the common name Vine Hill clarkia. It is endemic to Sonoma County, California, where it is known from only one remaining natural occurrence near Vine Hill. A second natural population located on private land was extirpated when the owners plowed up the soil crust.The California Native Plant Society has established a third population from cuttings and is tending it in a reserve. This is a federally listed endangered species.