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Linum virginianum
Linum virginianum L.
Woodland Flax
Linaceae (Flax Family)
Synonym(s): Cathartolinum virginianum, Nezera virginiana
USDA Symbol: LIVI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A graceful, branched perennial with small, oval, stemless leaves and tiny, golden, star-like flowers interspersed with the leaves near the upper ends of the 12-30 in. stalks.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Fruit: Brown
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , WVCanada: ON
Native Distribution: MA to s. Ont., s. to GA & n. LA
Native Habitat: Upland or alluvial, open woods; thickets; clearings; stream banks
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Soil Description: Moist, rich, slightly acid soil.
Conditions Comments: A colorful, care-free plant for cool, shaded spots.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FACU | FAC | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Linum virginianum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Linum virginianum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Linum virginianum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-16Research By: TWC Staff