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Linum ramosissimum Gay  
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FamilyLINACEAE
Genus speciesLinum ramosissimum Gay 
BibliographyFl. Chil. 1: 463 (1846)
Native Rangec. Chile (Coquimbo)
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude0-600m
Descriptionglabrous, stems very ramose, leaves uninerved, 9-22mm, alternate, linear to narrowly lanceolate, acuminate, flowers in lax, few-flowered panicle, petals obovate, 12-14mm long
Size10-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, 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
SynonymsLinum chamissonis var. obtusifolium (Phil.) Reiche
Linum chamissonis var. ramosissimum (Gay) Reiche
Linum obtusifolium Phil.
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (CLC Chile Central)
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