Yellow flax, Chihuahuan flax
| Botanical Name | Linum vernale |
| Common Name | Yellow flax, Chihuahuan flax |
| Family | Linaceae - Flax |
| Description | An annual with leaves crowded near the base of the plant. |
| Mature Size | 4"-20" |
| Bloom | May-July. Yellow-orange with reddish center, bowl-shaped, about 3/4" wide. These delicate flowers grow on the tips of branches. |
| Interesting Facts | Common in the Chihuahuan Desert of New Mexico and Texas. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses |
It is a member of the family that gives us the fabric linen and also linseed oil.
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Photos for SFBG by Janice Tucker
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