Linum sp.
Flax, Flax
Family: Linaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Linum sp. (Flax) is a non-native California perennial in the Linaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Nemophila: Linum has 5 separate styles; Nemophila has 1-2 styles.; vs Leptosiphon: Linum has 5 styles and no petal tube; Leptosiphon has 3 styles and fused petals forming a tube.; vs Pelargonium: Linum has 5 equal styles and radial flowers; Pelargonium has fused styles and bilateral flowers.; vs Papaver: Linum has 5 distinct styles; Papaver has a disc-like stigma with no separate styles.; vs Gilia: Linum has 5 separate styles; Gilia has 3 styles and tubular fused petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Linum sp. native to California?
No. Linum sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Linum sp. belong to?
Linum sp. is in the Linaceae family, genus Linum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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