Clarkia pulchella is an annual flowering plant species that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to California and is commonly known as 'Elegant Clarkia'. The plant has slender and erect stems with alternate leaves that are lance-shaped and can grow up to 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) tall. The flowers are cup-shaped and come in shades of pink, purple, and red with four petals that are deeply lobed.