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 trigynum L.
Linum trigynum L.
Linum trigynum (French flax) is a self-supporting annual herb in Linaceae, nativ…
Linum ucranicum (Griseb. ex Planch.) Czern.
Linum ucranicum (Griseb. ex Planch.) Czern.
Linum ucranicum is a flowering flax species native to Ukraine and European Russi…
Linum campanulatum L.
Linum campanulatum L.
Linum campanulatum L. is a perennial herb of the western Mediterranean that grow…
Linum perenne L.
Linum perenne L.
Linum perenne is a flowering blue perennial flax native to Europe, introduced to…
Linum usitatissimum L.
Linum usitatissimum L.
Linum usitatissimum (cultivated flax) is an annual plant grown for food, fiber, …
Linum floridanum (Planch.) Trel.
Linum floridanum (Planch.) Trel.
Linum floridanum is a North American native perennial flowering flax thought to …
Linum pubescens Banks & Sol.
Linum pubescens Banks & Sol.
Linum pubescens (hairy pink flax) is an annual herbaceous flowering flax native …
Linum grandiflorum Desf.
Linum grandiflorum Desf.
Linum grandiflorum Desf. is an annual flowering flax native to North Africa, wid…
Reinwardtia indica Dumort.
Reinwardtia indica Dumort.
Reinwardtia indica is the only species in genus Reinwardtia, found in the Himala…
Linum marginale A.Cunn.
Linum marginale A.Cunn.
Linum marginale A.Cunn. is a perennial native Australian flax herb found across …
Hesperolinon breweri (A.Gray) Small
Hesperolinon breweri (A.Gray) Small
Hesperolinon breweri, or Brewer's dwarf flax, is a rare endemic annual flowering…
Linum flavum L.
Linum flavum L.
Linum flavum (golden/yellow flax) is a flowering perennial native to central and…
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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