Linum aristatum
Bristle Flax
Also known as: Cathartolinum aristatum (Engelm.) Small +1 more
- Cathartolinum aristatum (Engelm.) Small
- Mesynium aristatum (Engelm.) W.A.Weber
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Linaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Linum aristatum (commonly known as Bristle Flax) is an annual belonging to the Linaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Linum, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas, Utah