Linum neomexicanum
| Linum neomexicanum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Linaceae |
| Genus: | Linum |
| Species: | L. neomexicanum |
| Binomial name | |
| Linum neomexicanum Greene | |
Linum neomexicanum, the New Mexico yellow flax, is a species of flax native to Arizona and New Mexico.
Description
Linum neomexicanum is a perennial herb. It grows 20 to 45cm tall, with slim leafy stems that branch angled upwards. The flowers are yellow and star-shaped, and are frequently larger than the leaves.[1] The Linum neomexicanum can be identified by these yellow flowers as it is the only Linum species with yellow flowers in its range.[2]
Range
Linum neomexicanum is found in Arizona and New Mexico.[3]
Habitat
Linum neomexicanum is found in higher elevation regions between 4,500ft and 9,000ft. It lives in pine forests and oak woodlands.[1][2]
Ecology
Flowers bloom between June and September. It prefers moist soil and partial shade.[3]
References
- 1 2 "SEINet - AZ/NM Node - Linum neomexicanum". swbiodiversity.org. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- 1 2 "Linum neomexicanum in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Archived from the original on 2026-02-15. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- 1 2 "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
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