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FamilyLINACEAE
Genus speciesLinum kingii S.Watson 
SynonymsLinum sedoides (J.M.Porter) H.Winkl.
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude1400-3400m
Descriptionleaves numerous, patent, thick, lower leaves linear-lanceolate, the upper linear, 1-2cm, flowers in panicle, petals oblanceolate or obovate, 5-12mm
Size5-30cm
Colorbright yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Northern America
     Northwestern U.S.A. (Colorado , Idaho , Wyoming )
     Southwestern U.S.A. (Nevada , Utah)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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LINACEAE

Linum kingii S.Watson, Botany [Fortieth Parallel] 49 (1871)

Synonyms:
Cathartolinum kingii (S.Watson) Small
Mesyniopsis kingii (S.Watson) W.A.Weber

Cathartolinum sedoides (J.M.Porter) Small
Linum kingii pinetorum M.E.Jones
Linum kingii sedoides J.M.Porter
Linum sedoides (J.M.Porter) H.J.P.Winkl.

w. USA
73 COL IDA WYO 76 NEV UTA

1400-3400m

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