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| Scientific Name | Linum aristatum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LIAR3 |
| Common Name | Bristle Flax | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29231 |
| Family | Linaceae (Flax) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry, very sandy soils from 4,000-8,000 incl. higher elevations in Big Bend. Plant: Erect, much-branched annual with slender stems, 4 to 18 inches tall. Leaves: Alternate, very narrow linear, leaves 1/8 to 5/8-inch long, with pointed tips, sessile. Inflorescence: Small fubbel-shaped flowers with 5 shiny yellow to yellow-orange petals less than 1/2-inch long and narrow and sharply pointed sepals; usually solitary at stem tips. Bloom Period: May to September. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
| 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 |
