Linum virginianum
Slender Yellow Flax, Virginia Yellow Flax
Other regional names: Wild Yellow Flax +1 more
- Wild Yellow Flax
- Woodland Flax
Also known as: Cathartolinum virginianum (L.) Rchb. +3 more
- Cathartolinum virginianum (L.) Rchb.
- Linum virginianum var. microcarpum Planch.
- Linum virginianum var. virginianum
- Nezera virginiana (L.) Nieuwl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Linaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Linum virginianum (commonly known as Slender Yellow Flax or Virginia yellow flax) is a herbaceous perennial within the Linaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Japan, Korea