Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bienne
ID:
364540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 8 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363872

Common Names

  • Bienne Linum
  • Bienne
  • Linum Bienne

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Synonyms

  • Linum marginatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Linum hispanicum Mill. [unknown]
  • Linum siculum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Linum pyrenaicum Pourr. [unknown]
  • Linum ambiguum Jord. [unknown]
  • Linum angustifolium Huds. [unknown]
  • Linum affine Panz. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Linum acuminatum Moench [unknown]
  • Linum agrestre Brot. [unknown]
  • Linum arvense Bubani [unknown]
  • Linum cribrosum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Linum usitatissimum bienne (Mill.) Stank. [unknown]
  • Adenolinum angustifolium Rchb. [unknown]
  • Cathartolinum agreste Rchb. [unknown]
  • Cathartolinum multicaule Small [unknown]
  • Linum bienne siculum (C.Presl) Giardina & Raimondo [unknown]
  • Linum bienne papillosum Molero & Romo [unknown]

Description

Linum bienne (also called Biennial Flax, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces bright blue flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas and is often found in coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Linum bienne is a species of plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linum bienne is a bright yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum bienne is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but reduce watering in the winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Linum bienne

Linum bienne is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate parts of Asia.

Linum bienne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum bienne?

Linum bienne

What is the common name of Linum bienne?

Biennial Flax

What is the natural habitat of Linum bienne?

Dry, rocky 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,

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