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Linum trigynum

French Flax, Slender Yellow Flax
Also known as: Cathartolinum gallicum (L.) Rchb. +12 more
  • Cathartolinum gallicum (L.) Rchb.
  • Chrysolinum gallicum (L.) Fourr.
  • Linum gallicum f. aureum (Waldst. & Kit.) Hegi
  • Linum gallicum var. abyssinicum Planch.
  • Linum gallicum var. aureum (Waldst. & Kit.) Nyman
  • Linum gallicum var. confertum R.Fern.
  • Linum gallicum var. medium DC.
  • Linum gallicum var. sieberi Planch.
  • Linum procumbens Gaterau
  • Linum strictissimum Pall.
  • Linum trigynum var. confertum (R.Fern.) P.Silva
  • Linum trigynum var. sieberi (Planch.) Cufod.
  • Numisaureum petiolatum Raf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Linaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Linum trigynum (commonly known as French Flax or Slender Yellow Flax) is an annual belonging to the Linaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, North Caucasus, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Socotra, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yemen, 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)
Azores, California, Germany, Hawaii, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., Tasmania

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