''Clarkia breweri'' is a species of wildflower known by the common names fairy fans and Brewer's clarkia. This rare plant is

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, where it is known from only seven counties in the central part of the state. It produces short stems under 20 centimeters in height and sparse, narrow leaves. The distinctive flowers have four pink to lavender petals, each about 2 centimeters long and wide, with 3 odd lobes, the middle lobe being long and spoon-shaped. Typical habitat is shale or serpentine scree.

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breweri Endemic flora of California Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands Natural history of the California Coast Ranges Natural history of Contra Costa County, California ~ Plants described in 1864 Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Myrtales-stub