Linum lewisii
(Blue Flax)
Linum lewisii, Green Mountain Reservoir, Summit Co. 0322
Linum lewisii, Green Mountain Reservoir, Summit Co. 0321
Linum lewisii, North Swan River, Summit Co. 5165
Linum lewisii, North Swan River, Summit Co. 5180
Linum lewisii, North Swan River, Summit Co. 5154
Linum lewisii, Green Mountain Reservoir, Summit Co. 0339
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Linum lewisii, Green Mountain Reservoir, Summit Co. 0334
| Scientific Name | Linum lewisii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LILE3 |
| Common Name | Blue Flax | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29214 |
| Family | Linaceae (Flax) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains to subalpine (3900 to 11400 ft.); dry, sunny, meadows roadsides and woodlands. Plant: Perennial with a few to several ascending/spreading, smooth stems 6 to 32 inches tall. Leaves: Narrow, linear stem leaves 0.2 to 1.2 inches long and less than 0.1 inch long. Inflorescence: Multiple bright blue, saucer-shaped flowers on each stem, each about 1-1/2 inches across and with 5 petals and stamens. Bloom Period: May to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and Wildflower Center. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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