Linum suffriticosum
Lin sous-arbrisseau
White Flax
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 20-25 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | up to 50 cm |
Description
Tufted, low shrub with upright stems.
Dry, stony areas on calcareous soils.
Flowers
The flowers are glossy white with a purple or violet centre, sometimes with lightly pink veins. Sepals 3-veined.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Narrow, finely serrated, margins rolled inwards, alternate on the stem, greyish.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule.
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