Linum compactum
Compact Flax, Wyoming Flax
Other regional names: Wyoming Yellow Flax
- Wyoming Yellow Flax
Also known as: Cathartolinum compactum (A.Nelson) Small +2 more
- Cathartolinum compactum (A.Nelson) Small
- Linum rigidum var. compactum (A.Nelson) C.M.Rogers
- Nezera compacta (A.Nelson) Lunell
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Linaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Linum compactum (commonly known as Compact Flax or Wyoming flax) is an annual within the Linaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming