Beaked Clarkia

Description

Clarkia rostrata is an annual herb that grows erect to about 0.5 metres (1.6 ft) in maximum height. The lance-shaped leaves are up to about 6 centimetres (2.4 in) long.The inflorescence bears opening flowers below closed, hanging flower buds. The reddish or purplish sepals stay fused together as the flower opens from one side. The fan-shaped petals are lavender-pink, lightening to nearly white at the bases, where it turns reddish purple. There are 8 stamens, some tipped with large lavender anthers and some with smaller, paler anthers.