Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verruciferum
ID:
367055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Azn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 7: 314 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366387

Common Names

  • Linum verruciferum
  • Warty Flax
  • Warty Flax

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Description

Linum verruciferum (also called Warty Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It has a slender stem and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as roadsides, fields and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Linum verruciferum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Linum verruciferum are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum verruciferum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Linum verruciferum

Linum verruciferum is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It is commonly found in temperate regions, including parts of France, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.

Linum verruciferum FAQ

What is the common name of Linum verruciferum?

Warty Flax

What is the scientific name of Warty Flax?

Linum verruciferum

What is the family of Warty Flax?

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,

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