Linum lewisii var. alpicola
Prairie Flax
Also known as: Linum lewisii var. saxosum Maguire & A.H.Holmgren +1 more
- Linum lewisii var. saxosum Maguire & A.H.Holmgren
- Linum perenne var. saxosum (Maguire & A.H.Holmgren) Reveal
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Linaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Linum lewisii var. alpicola (commonly known as Prairie Flax) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Linaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Linum lewisii, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah
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