Kingdom Plantae Family Linaceae Scientific name Linum catharticum Rank Species | Order Malpighiales Genus Linum Higher classification Flax | |
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Similar Flax, Linaceae, Linum austriacum, Briza media, Linum flavum | ||
Linum catharticum, also known as purging flax, or fairy flax, is an herbaceous flowering plant in the family Linaceae, native to Great Britain, central Europe and Western Asia. It is an annual plant and blooms in July and August.
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