familyLinaceae
genusLinum
sectionLinum sect. Linopsis
speciesLinum carteri
varietyLinum carteri var. smallii
Linum carteri var. smallii
Sida 3: 210. 1968.
EndemicConservation concern
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 12. Treatment on page 394.
Revision as of 14:50, 18 September 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer
Herbs, 30–60 cm. Stems sparsely puberulent or scabrous on angles only at base of plant. Leaves: stipular glands usually absent. Flowers: petals 11–17 mm.
Phenology: Flowering Mar–Apr.
Habitat: Roadsides, prairies, pinelands, pine rocklands.
Elevation: 0–10 m.
Discussion
Variety smallii is known from 11 populations, most with 50 or fewer plants. The pinelands that are its native habitat are disappearing due to development, but some populations are persisting along roadsides and in Everglades National Park.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.