Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
363962

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 277 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363294

Common Names

  • Hairy Flax
  • Woolly Flax
  • Stemless Flax

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Synonyms

  • Linum hirsutum lanuginosum (Juz.) T.V.Egorova [unknown]
  • Linum kotschyanum Hayek [unknown]
  • Linum lanuginosum Juz. [unknown]
  • Linum ascyrifolium Sims [unknown]
  • Linum cretaceum Juz. [unknown]
  • Linum hirsutum longipedunculatum Petrova [unknown]
  • Linum hirsutum montanum Petrova [unknown]
  • Linum hirsutum racemosa Petrova [unknown]
  • Linum hirsutum slavjankae Petrova [unknown]

Description

Linum hirsutum (also called Hairy Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with simple leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Linum hirsutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linum hirsutum sub. glabrescens Soó
Linum hirsutum var. spathulatum Halácsy & Bald.
Linum hirsutum sub. spathulatum (Halácsy & Bald.) Halácsy
Linum hirsutum sub. platyphyllum (P.H.Davis) Yılmaz & Kaynak
Linum hirsutum sub. bozdaghense Yılmaz & Kaynak

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linum hirsutum has small white flowers with yellow centers and a brown seed capsule. The seeds are black and the seedlings are green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum hirsutum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plant can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Linum hirsutum

Linum hirsutum is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Linum hirsutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum hirsutum?

Linum hirsutum

What is the common name of Linum hirsutum?

Hairy flax

What is the habitat of Linum hirsutum?

Moist, shady places

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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