Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiocarpum
ID:
1249566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 274 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248904

Common Names

  • Linum lasiocarpum
  • Linum lasiocarpum var. lasiocarpum
  • Linum lasiocarpum var. setuliseta

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Description

Linum lasiocarpum (also called Woolly flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has blue flowers and small, hairy pods.

Uses & Benefits

Linum lasiocarpum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linum lasiocarpum has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum lasiocarpum is an annual plant that is best grown from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring, in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 8-12 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Propagation can also be done by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Linum lasiocarpum

Linum lasiocarpum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Linum lasiocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum lasiocarpum?

Linum lasiocarpum

What is the family of Linum lasiocarpum?

Linaceae

Where is Linum lasiocarpum found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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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