Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rzedowskii
ID:
1272971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arreguín

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 57: 262 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272309

Common Names

  • Linum
  • Rzedowskii
  • Rzedowski's Linum

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Description

Linum rzedowskii (also called 'Rzedowski's Flax', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Linum rzedowskii is used as a source of fiber for making ropes and nets, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Linum rzedowskii has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedling has a single stem with two opposite leaves and a pair of stipules at the base.

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Where to Find Linum rzedowskii

Linum rzedowskii can be found in Mexico.

Linum rzedowskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum rzedowskii?

Linum rzedowskii

What is the common name of Linum rzedowskii?

Rzedowski's Flax

What is the family of Linum rzedowskii?

Linaceae

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