Linum rupestre
(Rock Flax)
Linum rupestre, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 4743
Linum rupestre, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 4752
Linum rupestre, Glen Lakes, Austin, Travis Co. 4755
| Scientific Name | Linum rupestre | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LIRU2 |
| Common Name | Rock Flax | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29221 |
| Family | Linaceae (Flax) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Calcareous soils (caliche) in dry, rocky areas. Plant: Erect, sparse perennial 8 to 28 inches tall, few to many slender generally smooth stems, branched at base and at inflorescence. Leaves: Narrow, short, linear to linear-lanceolate leaves 3/8-to 3/4-inch long, upright; sparse stem leaves alternate, basal leaves opposite. Inflorescence: Panicle-like; small funnel-shaped yellow flowers, each 1/4 to 1/2-inch across on very short pedicels; 5 petals; sepals have teeth along edges. Bloom Period: April to August. References: 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 |
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