Linum catharticum

Linum catharticum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Malpighiales
Family:Linaceae
Genus:Linum
Species: L. catharticum
Binomial name
Linum catharticum
Synonyms[1]
  • Cathartolinum catharticum (L.) Small
  • Cathartolinum pratense Rchb. nom. illeg.
  • Nezera cathartica (L.) Nieuwl.

Linum catharticum, also known as purging flax,[2] or fairy flax, is an herbaceous flowering plant in the family Linaceae, native to Great Britain,[3] central Europe and Western Asia. It is an annual plant and blooms in July and August.

References

  1. ↑ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  2. ↑ "Lardon Chase" (PDF). Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  3. ↑ "Native flora recorded from postal district CO4 (Colchester area north)". The Postcode Plant Database. Natural History Museum. Retrieved 10 January 2013.


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