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Allen Springs dwarf-flax
Scientific Name: Hesperolinon clevelandii
Family: Linaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Allen Springs Dwarf-Flax (Hesperolinon clevelandii)
The Allen Springs Dwarf-Flax, scientifically known as Hesperolinon clevelandii, is a fascinating plant with several interesting facets. This page provides information on its classification, distribution, and other relevant details.
Common Names
- Allen Springs Dwarf-Flax
- Allen Springs Western Flax
- Clevelandii
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Hesperolinon clevelandii (Greene) Small
- Family: Linaceae (Flax Family)
- Genus: Hesperolinon (Dwarf-Flax or Western Flax)
- Synonyms:
- Linum clevelandii Greene
- Linum clevelandii Greene var. petrophilum Jeps.
Distribution and Habitat
The Allen Springs Dwarf-Flax is found in California, specifically noted near Allen Springs.
Related Species
- Hesperolinon adenophyllum (A. Gray) Small – Glandular Dwarf-Flax
- Hesperolinon californicum – California Western Flax
- Hesperolinon congestum – Marin Dwarf-Flax
- Hesperolinon breweri (Gray) Small – Brewer's Dwarf-Flax
- Hesperolinon micranthum – Smallflower Dwarf-Flax
Quirky Facts
- The plant's flowering period is in the spring.
Further Information
For additional details, consult the following resources:
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Hesperolinon clevelandii.
- University and Jepson Herbaria: Offers photos and details about the Allen Springs Dwarf-Flax (ID: 3333 0304 0011 0021).
- Garden Guides: Provides gardening information on the Allen Springs Dwarf-Flax (Clevelandii).