Linum hudsonioides
(Texas Flax)
Linum hudsonioides, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 5092
Linum hudsonioides, CR 310, Llano Co. 8851
Linum hudsonioides, CR 310, Llano Co. 8906
Linum hudsonioides, CR 310, Llano Co. 8838
Linum hudsonioides, near Llano, Llano Co. 3066
Linum hudsonioides, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 5086
Linum hudsonioides,Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 4710
Linum hudsonioides, Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Llano Co. 5279
| Scientific Name | Linum hudsonioides | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LIHU2 |
| Common Name | Texas Flax, Hudson Flax | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29210 |
| Family | Linaceae (Flax) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Sandy, gravelly soils. Plant: Ascending to erect annual 6 to 12 inches tall, stems hairy near base, smooth and ribbed above; single stem branched at inflorescence. Leaves: Narrow, short, linear to linear-lanceolate leaves 3/8-inch long or less, stalkless, upright, overlapping; stem leaves alternate, basal leaves opposite. Inflorescence: Dense, somewhat flat-topped panicles of yellow to orange flowers, each ~3/4 inch across on short pedicels; 5 petals usually with red spot at the bases; filaments are yellow or dark pinkish, anthers yellow, and stigmas bright green to yellowish. Bloom Period: March to September. References: 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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