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Scarlet Flax

Linum grandiflorum

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

An annual herb producing an erect, branching stem lined with waxy, lance-shaped leaves 1 to 2 centimeters long. The inflorescence bears flowers on pedicels several centimeters long. The flower has 5 red petals each up to 3 centimeters long and stamens tipped with anthers bearing light blue pollen.

Habitat:

Xeric garden in wildlife habitat yard.

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Linum grandiflorum

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