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Linum aristatum
Linum aristatum Engelm.
Bristle Flax
Linaceae (Flax Family)
Synonym(s): Cathartolinum aristatum, Mesynium aristatum
USDA Symbol: LIAR3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Panicle
Flower:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , NM , TX , UTNative Distribution: West Texas and northern Mexico to Utah.
Native Habitat: Very sandy soil.
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Linum aristatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Linum aristatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Linum aristatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-20Research By: DEW