Sclerolinon sp.
Family: Linaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Sclerolinon sp. is a native California perennial in the Linaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Linum: Sclerolinon has 2 club-shaped styles; Linum has 5 slender styles.; vs Hesperolinon: Sclerolinon has opposite leaves and no leaf-base glands; Hesperolinon has whorled basal leaves with glands.; vs Frankenia: Sclerolinon has 2 styles and yellow petals; Frankenia has 3 styles and pink petals.; vs Swertia: Sclerolinon has yellow flowers in cymes; Swertia has spotted flowers in whorls.; vs Lysimachia: Sclerolinon has 2 styles and opposite leaves; Lysimachia has 1 style.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sclerolinon sp. native to California?
Yes. Sclerolinon sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Sclerolinon sp. belong to?
Sclerolinon sp. is in the Linaceae family, genus Sclerolinon.
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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