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Linum virginianum (Woodland flax)
Smith, R.W.

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.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Fruit: Brown

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom 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 , WV
Canada: 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 Shade
Soil 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:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FAC FACU FAC FAC
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

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 Plants
FNA: Find Linum virginianum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Linum virginianum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-16
Research By: TWC Staff

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