Hesperolinon sharsmithiae
Sharsmith's western flax
Family: Linaceae · Type: VASC
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.2
Hesperolinon sharsmithiae (Sharsmith's western flax) is a California vasc in the Linaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.2
How to tell it apart
vs Linum: Hesperolinon has 2-3 styles and whorled basal leaves; Linum has 5 styles and alternate leaves.; vs Gayophytum: Hesperolinon has whorled leaves and 2-3 styles; Gayophytum has alternate leaves and 4-parted flowers.; vs Eremogone: Hesperolinon has 2-3 styles; Eremogone has 3 styles and opposite leaves throughout.; vs Nemacladus: Hesperolinon has regular radial flowers; Nemacladus has strongly bilateral flowers.; vs Sclerolinon: Hesperolinon has 3 styles and stipule glands present; Sclerolinon has 2 club-shaped styles and no glands.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Hesperolinon sharsmithiae belong to?
Hesperolinon sharsmithiae is in the Linaceae family, genus Hesperolinon.
Is Hesperolinon sharsmithiae rare or endangered?
Hesperolinon sharsmithiae carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.2, state rank S2.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Hesperolinon sp. — Western flax
- Hesperolinon spergulinum — Slender dwarf flax
- Hesperolinon tehamense — Tehama county western flax
- Hesperolinon adenophyllum — Glandular western flax
- Hesperolinon bicarpellatum — Two-carpellate western flax
- Hesperolinon breweri — Brewer's western flax
- Linaceae sp. — Flax family
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-06
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