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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
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Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety
  • Botanical Family: Linaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

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
Base Species & Variations

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