Linum catharticum
Bitter Flax, Cathartic Flax
Other regional names: Fairy Flax +1 more
- Fairy Flax
- Mountain Flax
Also known as: Cathartolinum catharticum (L.) Small +7 more
- Cathartolinum catharticum (L.) Small
- Cathartolinum pratense Rchb.
- Linum catharticum f. conferta Murb.
- Linum catharticum f. leve (Rohlena) C.W.Christ. & Werner Christ.
- Linum catharticum f. simplex (Junge) C.W.Christ. & Werner Christ.
- Linum diversifolium Gilib.
- Linum pratense Rchb.
- Nezera cathartica (L.) Nieuwl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Linaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Linum catharticum (commonly known as Bitter Flax or Cathartic Flax) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant 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 varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Siberia, 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)
Argentina South, British Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New York, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Tasmania, Vermont
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