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Linum trigynum

On clay bank in grazed pasture, close to slump-created lake, Makirikiri Road, Whanganui. Flower and fruit.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Date taken: 30/01/2023, Licence: Public domain. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

On clay bank in grazed pasture, close to slump-created lake, Makirikiri Road, Whanganui. Fruiting plant.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Date taken: 30/01/2023, Licence: Public domain. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

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Common names

yellow flax

Biostatus

Exotic

Structural class

Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites

Flower colours

Yellow

Conservation status

Not applicable

Detailed taxonomy

Genus

Linum

Family

Linaceae

Authority

Linum trigynum L.

Endemic genus

Endemic family

Ecology

Year naturalised

1883

Origin

Mediterranean, Asia Minor, N. Iran

Other information

Etymology

linum: Flax

NVS code

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