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Definition of clarkia

clarkia

/ˈklɑːrkiə/
clar · ki · a
Plural:clarkias
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clarkia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American Any of various annual flowering plants of the genus Clarkia in the evening primrose family, native primarily to western North America and cultivated for their showy, brightly colored petals.

Example

"The botanist documented several rare species of clarkia growing along the coastal hills of California."

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• Nearby Words

clarity
clark
clarke
clarkia
clash
clashy
clasp

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of American explorer Captain William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, who first collected specimens of the plant in 1806.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clarkia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clarkia
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