How to Identify Linaceae
Linaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 55 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Linaceae Species
Linum floridanum (Planch.) Trel.
Linum floridanum (Planch.) Trel.
Linum floridanum is a North American native perennial flowering flax thought to …
Linum alpinum Jacq.
Linum alpinum Jacq.
Linum alpinum Jacq. is a glabrous flowering orophyte found in mountain areas of …
Linum narbonense L.
Linum narbonense L.
Linum narbonense (perennial blue flax) is a European blue-flowered garden perenn…
Radiola linoides Roth
Radiola linoides Roth
Radiola linoides, or allseed, is a tiny overlooked annual herb with a broad nati…
Linum lewisii Pursh
Linum lewisii Pursh
Linum lewisii Pursh, or blue flax, is a North American native herbaceous wildflo…
Linum strictum L.
Linum strictum L.
Linum strictum L. is an annual yellow-flowered flax species native to regions fr…
Linum perenne L.
Linum perenne L.
Linum perenne is a flowering blue perennial flax native to Europe, introduced to…
Hesperolinon micranthum (A.Gray) Small
Hesperolinon micranthum (A.Gray) Small
Hesperolinon micranthum, or smallflower dwarf flax, is a spindly annual flowerin…
Linum monogynum G.Forst.
Linum monogynum G.Forst.
Linum monogynum is an endemic New Zealand flowering plant in Linaceae, unrelated…
Linum catharticum L.
Linum catharticum L.
Linum catharticum, or purging/fairy flax, is an annual flowering herb from Linac…
Reinwardtia indica Dumort.
Reinwardtia indica Dumort.
Reinwardtia indica is the only species in genus Reinwardtia, found in the Himala…
Linum bienne Mill.
Linum bienne Mill.
Linum bienne, pale or narrowleaf flax, is a flowering plant likely the wild ance…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Linaceae?
Linaceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 55 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Linaceae?
Linaceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 55 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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