Biology:Linum neomexicanum
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Linaceae |
| Genus: | Linum |
| Species: | L. neomexicanum
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| Binomial name | |
| Linum neomexicanum Greene
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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.[2] The Linum neomexicanum can be identified by these yellow flowers as it is the only Linum species with yellow flowers in its range.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Linum neomexicanum is found in Arizona and New Mexico.[4] Linum neomexicanum is found in higher elevation regions between 4,500ft and 9,000ft. It lives in pine forests and oak woodlands.[2][3]
Ecology
Flowers bloom between June and September. It prefers moist soil and partial shade.[4]
References
- ↑ NatureServe (29 August 2026). "Linum neomexicanum" (in en). Arlington, Virginia. https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.135286/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "SEINet - AZ/NM Node - Linum neomexicanum". https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=Linum+neomexicanum&formsubmit=Search+Terms.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Linum neomexicanum in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?taxon_id=250101701&flora_id=1.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=LINE.
Wikidata ☰ Q15356584 entry
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