Winecup clarkia (Clarkia purpurea)

Family: Oenotheraceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Clarkia purpurea is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed. Used as a piñole. — Used as a piñole.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry open plain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)