Linum westii
West's Flax
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Linaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Linum westii (commonly known as West's flax) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Linaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Linum genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Florida