description of the name winecup flower
Clarkia purpurea is a species of wildflower known by the common names winecup clarkia, winecup fairyfan, and purple clarkia.This annual plant is native to western North America, including: Baja California; California; Arizona; Oregon; Washington; and British Columbia.larkia purpurea erects a thin reddish stem which may approach 1 meter (3 ft.) in height and has a few lance-shaped leaves. The bowl-shaped flowers have four petals, usually one to two centimeters long.