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Linum austriacum

Asian Flax, Austrian Flax
Also known as: Adenolinum barbulatum Schur +4 more
  • Adenolinum barbulatum Schur
  • Linum austriacum subsp. gomaricum FontQuer
  • Linum austriacum var. austriacum
  • Linum perenne var. austriacum (L.) Schiede
  • Linum squamulosum J.Rudolph
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Linaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Linum austriacum (commonly known as Asian Flax or Austrian flax) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Linaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Linum genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Krym, Morocco, North Caucasus, Poland, South European Russia, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

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)
Belgium, Denmark, France
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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