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WEAKLEY'S FLORA (5/21/15):
Linum intercursum
FAMILY
Linaceae
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SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Linum intercursum
FAMILY
Linaceae
INCLUDED WITHIN
VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 099-01-004c?:
Linum virginianum var. floridanum
FAMILY
Linaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
Manual of the Southeastern Flora (Small, 1933, 1938)
Cathartolinum intercursum
COMMON NAME:
Bicknell's Yellow Flax, Sandplain Yellow Flax
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WEAKLEY'S FLORA (5/21/15):
Linum intercursum
FAMILY
Linaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Linum intercursum
FAMILY
Linaceae
INCLUDED WITHIN
VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 099-01-004c?:
Linum virginianum var. floridanum
FAMILY
Linaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
Manual of the Southeastern Flora (Small, 1933, 1938)
Cathartolinum intercursum
4271
Forb
Perennial
Native to the Carolinas & Georgia
Habitat: woodlands, other dry to moist places, per Weakley's Flora
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LEAVES:
Simple
Mostly alternate, lowest sometimes opposite
FLOWER:
Summer/Fall
Yellow
Bisexual
Radially symmetrical
5 sepals
5 petals
FRUIT:
Summer/Fall
Capsule
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