Linum humile
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Basic Information
Family: Linaceae
Genus: linum
Plant ID (slug): linum-humile
Numeric ID: 25440
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Linum humile is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
N. Africa - Mediterranean.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil The seed yields 42 - 45% of an edible oil[61, 74].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Linum humile
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