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Linum lewisii var. lewisii
wild blue flax
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to the Great Plains and eastern Canada.
Habitat: Dry, open areas from prairies to alpine ridges.
Flowers: May-July
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, butterflies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Linum lewisii Pursh var. lewisii
Publication: Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 210 [1813]. 1814.
Publication: Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 210 [1813]. 1814.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Linum perenne L. ssp. lewisii (Pursh) Hultén
Linum perenne L. var. lewisii (Pursh) Eaton & J. Wright [HC]
Linum perenne L. var. lewisii (Pursh) Eaton & J. Wright [HC]
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Linum lewisii var. lewisii in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Linum lewisii var. lewisii checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Linum lewisii var. lewisii information.
E-Flora BC: Linum lewisii var. lewisii atlas page.
CalPhotos: Linum lewisii var. lewisii photos.
USDA Plants: Linum lewisii var. lewisii information.
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