Linum berlandieri
(Berlandieri’s Yellow Flax)
Linum berlandieri, Wild Horse Trail, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 7993
Linum berlandieri, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 2944
Linum berlandieri, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 2960
Linum berlandieri, Wild Horse Trail, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 8001
Linum berlandieri, Wild Horse Trail, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 8013
| Scientific Name | Linum berlandieri (Linum rigidum var. berlandieri) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LIBE2 |
| Common Name | Berlandieri's Yellow Flax, Bowl Flax | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503490 |
| Family | Linaceae (Flax) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy, gravelly soils in fields, grassy area, roadsides and other open areas. Plant: Erect, smooth annual 6 to 12 inches tall, single stem branched in upper portions. Leaves: Narrow linear leaves 1/2 to 1 inch long, stalkless, upright, and rigid; stem leaves alternate, basal leaves opposite. Inflorescence: Clustered, cup-shaped flowers, 3/4 to 1-1/8 inch across on short pedicels; 5 yellow petals with copper-colored centers and radiating reddish lines. Bloom Period: April and May. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, Flora of North America, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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