Linum arenicola
| Linum arenicola | |
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| In bloom in open-canopy rockland habitat on Big Pine Key | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Linaceae |
| Genus: | Linum |
| Species: | L. arenicola
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| Binomial name | |
| Linum arenicola (Small) H.J.P.Winkl.
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| Synonyms[2] | |
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Cathartolinum arenicola Small | |
Linum arenicola, known as sand flax, is a flowering plant in the flax family, Linaceae.[2] It is endemic to Florida in the United States, where it is considered an endangered species.[3]
Conservation
[edit]The plant is known to only grow in about 14 remaining sites in the extreme southern parts of Florida. It has historically suffered from extensive habitat loss and fragmentation as the majority of the pine rockland has been consumed for development. Additional threats include fire-suppression, invasive species, rising sea levels, hurricanes & their storm surge, and roadway maintenance.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Linum arenicola". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Linum arenicola (Small) H.J.P.Winkl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ NRCS. "Linum arenicola". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 8 August 2020.
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