Linum floridanum
Florida Yellow Flax
Also known as: Cathartolinum floridanum (Planch.) Small +6 more
- Cathartolinum floridanum (Planch.) Small
- Cathartolinum jamaicense Small
- Cathartolinum macrosepalum Small
- Linum jamaicense (Small) Fawc. & Rendle
- Linum macrosepalum (Small) H.J.P.Winkl.
- Linum macrosepalum Stapf
- Linum virginianum var. floridanum Planch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Linaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America and South America, Linum floridanum (commonly known as Florida Yellow Flax) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Linaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Jamaica, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms