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| 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 |
| 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. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
