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Lake County dwarf-flax
Scientific Name: Hesperolinon didymocarpum
Family: Linaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: CA (Lake County western flax)
Hesperolinon: The Dwarf-Flaxes and Western Flaxes
Hesperolinon is a genus within the family Linaceae, encompassing plants commonly known as dwarf-flax or western flax.
Considerations for Pets
- Some Hesperolinon species are referred to as "threadstem flax" which could imply thin, easily broken stems.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Hesperolinon
- Family: Linaceae
- Common Names: Dwarf-flax, western flax
- Species Examples:
- Hesperolinon adenophyllum (glandular dwarf-flax)
- Hesperolinon breweri (Brewer's Dwarf-flax)
- Hesperolinon californicum (California dwarf-flax)
- Hesperolinon congestum (Marin dwarf-flax / Marin Western Flax)
- Hesperolinon didymocarpum (Lake County dwarf-flax / Lake County Western Flax)
- Hesperolinon disjunctum (Coast Range dwarf-flax / Coast Range Western Flax)
- Hesperolinon drymarioides (drymaria-like western flax)
- Hesperolinon micranthum (Smallflower Western Flax)
- Synonyms: Mentions Linum berlandieri var. berlandieri as a variety.
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in California, US, particularly in counties like Lake, Marin, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Napa, and Ventura.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- Lake County (e.g., Clear Lake, Boggs Lake)
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area
- Edgewood County Park
- Crystal Springs Park
- Ring Mountain
- Crystal Spring Lake
- Also found in Mexico (MX).
- Often associated with serpentine outcrops, particularly in the Napa/Lake county region.
Morphological Characteristics
- Most Hesperolinon species are annual forbs/herbs (non-woody plants that are not grasses).
Ecology
- Some species are considered sensitive and monitored by organizations like the BLM.
Quirky Facts
- Hesperolinon is referenced in the context of land management policies, demonstrating that its conservation status is sometimes considered at the county level.
- MDF is sometimes used as an acronym to refer to Marin Dwarf Flax, along with its actual meaning Marin Dwarf Flax.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Hesperolinon didymocarpum (Lake County dwarf-flax).