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Coast Range dwarf-flax
Scientific Name: Hesperolinon disjunctum
Family: Linaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Hesperolinon disjunctum - Coast Range Dwarf-flax
Hesperolinon disjunctum, commonly known as Coast Range Dwarf-flax, is a delicate flowering plant endemic to California. It belongs to the flax family (Linaceae) and is recognized for its presence along the west coast of North America.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant is small, so children and pets could easily access and ingest it.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Hesperolinon disjunctum H.K. Sharsmith
- Common Name: Coast Range Dwarf-flax, Coast Range Western-flax
- Rank: Species
- Family: Linaceae (Flax Family)
- Hesperolinon is a genus within the Linaceae family.
- Synonyms/Related Species: The text mentions other Hesperolinon species such as Hesperolinon adenophyllum, Hesperolinon congestum, Hesperolinon breweri, and Hesperolinon californicum.
Distribution and Habitat
- Hesperolinon disjunctum is endemic to California.
- Specifically, it is found in the Mount Mountains of the southern interior North Coast Ranges.
- It grows on serpentine soils within these ranges.
- Other members of the *Hesperolinon* genus occur along the west coast of North America, from southern Oregon to California.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as an annual herb.
Ecological Role
- The text notes that *Hesperolinon congestum* (Marin Dwarf-flax) is threatened by non-native plants. This could imply that *Hesperolinon disjunctum* is also susceptible to the impact of invasive species.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Hesperolinon disjunctum.