Linum lewisii
Blue Flax, Lewis' Blue Flax
Other regional names: Lewis' Flax +5 more
- Lewis' Flax
- Lewis' Wild Blue Flax
- Lewis' Wild Flax
- Lewis's Flax
- Prairie Flax
- Wild Blue Flax
Also known as: Adenolinum lewisii (Pursh) Á.Löve & D.Löve +7 more
- Adenolinum lewisii (Pursh) Á.Löve & D.Löve
- Linum lewisii f. albiflorum (Cockerell) H.St.John
- Linum lyallanum Alef.
- Linum perenne f. albiflorum Cockerell
- Linum perenne subsp. lewisii (Pursh) Hultén
- Linum perenne var. lewisii (Pursh) Eaton & C.Wright
- Linum saxosum Maguire & A.H.Holmgren
- Linum sibiricum var. lewisii (Pursh) Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Linaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Linum lewisii (commonly known as Blue Flax or Lewis' blue flax) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Linaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Linum, which contains over 200 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Manitoba, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Yukon
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Louisiana, Missouri, Québec, West Virginia
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