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Linum suffruticosum L.  
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FamilyLINACEAE
Genus speciesLinum suffruticosum L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 279 (1753)
Native RangeSpain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude500-1800m
Descriptionglabrous, leaves alternate, linear, grey-green, at margins revolute, flowers with rose-red or violet centre, 2-3cm across
Size10-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCathartolinum suffruticosum (L.) Rchb.
Leucolinum suffruticosum (L.) Fourr.
Linum biforme f. suffruticosum (L.) Clavaud
Linum fruticosum Mill.
Linum salsoloides var. crispum Pers.
Linum suffruticosum var. angustifolium Lange
Linum tenuifolium Asso
Linum tenuifolium ssp. suffruticosum (L.) Litard.
Linum tenuifolium var. suffruticosum (L.) O.Bolós & Vigo
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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