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Linum monogynum G.Forst.  
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FamilyLINACEAE
Genus speciesLinum monogynum G.Forst. 
BibliographyFl. Ins. Austr.: 23 (1786)
Native RangeChatham Is., New Zealand
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsands and rocks
Altitude0-1500m
Descriptionleaves 10-25mm long, linear to narrowly lanceolate, glaucous, flowers 2-3cm across
Size20-40cm
Colorbluish white, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsLinum monogynum var. chathamanicum Cockayne
Linum monogynum var. diffusum Sol. ex Hook.f.
Linum monogynum var. grandiflorum Sol. ex Hook.
Territory5 Australasia
     51 New Zealand (CTM Chatham Is., NZN New Zealand North, NZS New Zealand South)
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