Clarkia purpurea, a dicot, is an annual herb that is native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. is a species of wildflower known by the common names winecup clarkia, winecup fairyfan, and purple clarkia. This plant erects a thin reddish stem which may approach a meter in height and has a few lance-shaped leaves. The bowl-shaped flowers have four petals usually one to two centimeters long and in shades of pink, purple, or deep wine red, often with a streak or spot of pink or red in the middle.