common flax

Linum usitatissimum

Member of flaxes (genus Linum)
flax family (family Linaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
pale blue, pale purple in flowering plants

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• petals lavender, 10–15 mm
• very rare

Toxicity of flax, linseed (Linium spp.):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: 1 (none are research grade)

Locations:

• Santa Teresa CP

Months:

• May: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora