Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adenophyllum
ID:
1074179

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 8: 624 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073517

Common Names

  • Woolly-leaved flax
  • Woolly-leaved wild flax
  • Woolly-leaved flax-linum

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Description

Linum adenophyllum (also called glandular flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It has a taproot and its stems are branched. Its leaves are linear, sessile, and glabrous. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Linum adenophyllum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used to make rope, twine, and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linum adenophyllum is a star-shaped, white or yellow bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum adenophyllum is a low-growing, spreading perennial that grows up to 1 foot tall and wide. It is native to dry, rocky hillsides in California. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Linum adenophyllum

Linum adenophyllum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils. It is often found in coastal areas and on hillsides.

Species in the Linum genus

Linum meletonis, Linum maritimum, Linum macraei, Linum macrorhizum, Linum marginale, Linum nelsonii, Linum mysurense, Linum nervosum, Linum narbonense, Linum monogynum, Linum mucronatum, Linum hypericifolium, Linum jimenezii, Linum iranicum, Linum hirsutum, Linum hologynum, Linum leucanthum, Linum leonii, Linum komarovii, Linum numidicum, Linum salsoloides, Linum schiedeanum, Linum nodiflorum, Linum squamulosum, Linum stelleroides, Linum stocksianum, Linum strictum, Linum setaceum, Linum seljukorum, Linum silpii, Linum pallescens, Linum pamphylicum, Linum perenne, Linum obtusatum, Linum ockendonii, Linum olgae, Linum olympicum, Linum pallasianum, Linum pubescens, Linum punctatum, Linum persicum, Linum peyronii, Linum phitosianum, Linum album, Linum alpinum, Linum amurense, Linum altaicum, Linum appressum, Linum empetrifolium, Linum euboeum,

Species in the Linaceae family

Anisadenia pubescens, Anisadenia saxatilis, Hebepetalum neblinae, Hebepetalum roraimense, Hebepetalum humiriifolium, Hugonia afzelii, Hugonia belli, Hugonia castaneifolia, Hugonia costata, Hugonia couraiana, Hugonia deplanchei, Hugonia elliptica, Hugonia ferruginea, Hugonia foliosa, Hugonia gilletii, Hugonia gossweileri, Hugonia grandiflora, Hugonia jenkinsii, Hugonia latifolia, Hugonia lenormandii, Hugonia macrocarpa, Hugonia mayumbensis, Hugonia micans, Hugonia montana, Hugonia neocaledonica, Hugonia obtusifolia, Hugonia oreogena, Hugonia papillosa, Hugonia penicillanthemum, Hugonia planchonii, Hugonia platysepala, Hugonia poilanei, Hugonia racemosa, Hugonia rufopilis, Hugonia sapinii, Hugonia serrata, Hugonia talbotii, Hugonia tomentosa, Hugonia villosa, Hugonia brewerioides, Hugonia castanea, Hugonia sphaerocarpa, Hugonia coursiana, Hugonia johannensis, Hugonia longipes, Hugonia orientalis, Hugonia batesii, Hugonia gabunensis, Hugonia macrophylla, Hugonia spicata,