Linum monogynum

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Read about Linum monogynum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Linum monogynum, Forst. Variable glabrous perennial 1-2 ft. high, sometimes woody at base, the sts. simple or branched, erect or spreading: lvs. many, scattered, 1 in. or less long, linear-oblong to linear-subulate. 1-3-nerved: fls. white, often 1 in. diam., in terminal corymbs; sepals acute, ovate to ovate lvs. small, setaceous: fls. white with purple eye; sepals ovate, acuminate, with glandular hairs at middle. Mediterranean Alps. G.C. III. 54:42. G. 36:681 (var. nanum).—A showy species. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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