Linum perenne
Blue Flax
Also known as: Linum perenne subsp. roseum Barr & Sugden +3 more
- Linum perenne subsp. roseum Barr & Sugden
- Linum perenne var. pauciflorum Regel
- Linum perenne var. perenne
- Linum perenne var. procumbens Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Linaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Linum perenne (commonly known as Blue flax) is a herbaceous perennial within the Linaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Austria, Belarus, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, China North-Central, China South-Central, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Kazakhstan, Krasnoyarsk, Mongolia, Poland, Qinghai, Tibet, Tuva, Ukraine, West Himalaya, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yakutskiya
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)
Arizona, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Yukon