Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gyaricum
ID:
364163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vierh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Verh. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 69: 103 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363495

Common Names

  • Gyaric Flax
  • Gyaric Linseed
  • Gyaric Linum

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Description

Linum gyaricum (also called Gyaric Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant which is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linum gyaricum sub. icaricum Christod.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Linum gyaricum are white, yellow or pink, 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 gyaricum 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 gyaricum

Linum gyaricum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Linum gyaricum FAQ

What type of plant is Linum gyaricum?

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

Where does Linum gyaricum grow?

Linum gyaricum is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Linum gyaricum?

Linum gyaricum is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has small, pink 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,