Linum bienne

Pale flax                                                                                                Άγριο λινάρι


Linaceae - flax family                                                                                       Dicot.

 
 
 

The delicate, pale, blue petals of Linum bienne are marked with deep violet lines, which lead insects to the centre of the flower with its brilliant blue stamens. The flowers are supported on tall. fine stalks above the surrounding grasses. The plants are biennial, growing from seed one year and flowering the next.

 

2cm, 20-60cm                                                                                              JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

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