Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritimum
ID:
363907

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 280 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363239

Common Names

  • Linum maritimum
  • Seashore Flax
  • Maritimum Flax

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Synonyms

  • Linum marinum Suffren [unknown]
  • Linum muelleri Moris [unknown]
  • Linum heterophyllum Moench [unknown]
  • Linopsis maritima Rchb. [unknown]
  • Alsolinum maritimum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Cathartolinum sardoum Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Linum maritimum (also called Sea Flax, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has an erect stem with blue flowers and a long, narrow seedpod.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linum maritimum 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 maritimum 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 maritimum

Linum maritimum can be found in North America.

Linum maritimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum maritimum?

Linum maritimum

What is the common name of Linum maritimum?

Sea flax

What is the habitat of Linum maritimum?

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,

References