Prairie Flax

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Prairie Flax (Linum lewisii var. alpicola) is a native perennial herb that grows in Central California, primarily in the White and Inyo Mountains, the High Sierra Nevada and Sierra Nevada East regions. It tends to grow in dry open ridges and slopes, at elevations from 6600-11200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Very Low

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Dry open ridges, slopes

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland, Lodgepole Forest, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 9 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Prairie Flax

Botanical names:

Linum lewisii var. alpicola

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