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| Scientific Name | Linum lewisii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LILE3 |
| Common Name | Blue Flax | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29214 |
| Family | Linaceae (Flax) | Wildflower Center Reference | Click Here |
| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains to subalpine (3900 to 11400 ft.); dry, sunny, meadows roadsides and woodlands. Plant: Perennial with a few to several ascending/spreading, smooth stems 6 to 32 inches tall. Leaves: Narrow, linear stem leaves 0.2 to 1.2 inches long and less than 0.1 inch long. Inflorescence: Multiple bright blue, saucer-shaped flowers on each stem, each about 1-1/2 inches across and with 5 petals and stamens. Bloom Period: May to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, www.wildflower.org and Jane Hendrix, Breckenridge. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Colorado Status: Native |
