Calflora Taxon Report
Hesperolinon californicum  (Benth.) Small
California western flax,   California dwarf flax
Hesperolinon californicum is an annual herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Genus: Hesperolinon
Family: Linaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Ultramafic affinity: 2.8 - strong indicator

Communities: Foothill Woodland, Chaparral

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
PLANTSLinum californicum var. confertum
PLANTSLinum californicum
Information about Hesperolinon californicum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (HECA11)

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