Linum pratense
(Meadow Flax)
Linum pratense, Along Hwy 86 east of Quitaque, Briscoe Co. 7693
Linum pratense, Along Hwy 86 east of Quitaque, Briscoe Co. 7714
Linum pratense, Along Hwy 86 east of Quitaque, Briscoe Co. 7693
| Scientific Name | Linum pratense | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LIPR |
| Common Name | Meadow Flax | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29218 |
| Family | Linaceae (Flax) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry, sandy, gravelly, or calcareous soils in open areas; prairies, grassy areas and roadsides. Plant: Erect, smooth annual 6 to 16 inches tall, delicate stems branched from base. Leaves: Numerous small, alternate, linear to linear-lanceolate leaves 3/8 to 3/4-inch long, along stem. Inflorescence: Terminal panicles of small flowers, 1/2 to 3/4-inch across; 5 light blue to (rarely) white petals with blue veins. Bloom Period: March to July. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, "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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