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Linum viscosum L.  
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FamilyLINACEAE
Genus speciesLinum viscosum L. 
SynonymsLinum hirsutum DC.
 Linum sylvestre Scop.
 Linum venustum Andrews
Habitatsteppes
Altitude300-1800m
Descriptionhirsute, at base branched, upper leaves and supporting bracts glandular, leaves velvety, oval to lanceolate, 3-5-veined, flowers 25-35mm across in cyme
Size30-60cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Middle Europe (Austria , Germany )
     Southwestern Europe (France , Spain )
     Southeastern Europe (Italy , Yugoslavia)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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LINACEAE

Linum viscosum L., Sp. Pl., ed. 2: 1: 398 (1762)

Synonyms:
Linum hirsutum DC.
Linum sylvestre Scop.
Linum venustum Andrews

c. & s. Europe
11 AUT GER 12 FRA SPA 13 ITA YUG

300-1800m

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