Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavum
ID:
364170

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 279 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363502

Common Names

  • Yellow Flax
  • Yellow Linseed
  • Yellow Linum

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Synonyms

  • Xantholinum flavum Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Linum flavum (also called Yellow flax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family. It is an annual herb up to 30 cm tall, with linear-lanceolate leaves up to 3 cm long. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Linum flavum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linum flavum sub. sparsiflorum (Stoj.) Petrova
Linum flavum sub. albanicum (Janch.) Hartvig

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Linum flavum are yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender with long stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum flavum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Linum flavum

Linum flavum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Linum flavum FAQ

What type of plant is Linum flavum?

Linum flavum is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family.

Where does Linum flavum grow?

Linum flavum is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Linum flavum?

Linum flavum is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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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