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Linum macraei Benth.  
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FamilyLINACEAE
Genus speciesLinum macraei Benth. 
BibliographyEdwards‘s Bot. Reg. 16: t. 1326 (1830)
Native Rangec. Chile
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude0-1000m
Descriptionhirsute, leaves opposite or alternate, linear-lanceolate or lanceolate, stipules glandular, flowers in raceme, sepals ovate, sharply acute, petals ca. 15mm long
Size5-20cm
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 aquilinum Molina
Linum chilense Kostel.
Linum chironioides Griseb.
Mesynium chilense Raf.
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (CLC Chile Central)
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