Golden FlaxLinum flavum
Also known as Yellow Flax
Linum flavum is a perennial native to Europe and Western Asia, 30-60 cm tall. It produces bright yellow flowers in summer, preferring full sun and well-drained soil.
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Golden Flax Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Golden Flax
- Yellow Flax
Synonyms
- Xantholinum flavum (L.) Rchb.
Golden Flax Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Malpighiales |
| family | Linaceae |
| genus | Linum |
| species | Linum flavum |