Linum crepitans
Family: Linaceae
What it is like
Linum crepitans 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.
Height (m): 0.6
Where it is found
Not known
Europe.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
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Other
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A fibre is obtained from the stem.
Fibre: Used for making cloth, rope, paper etc.
How it is grown
Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position. This species is considered by most botanists to be no more than a part of L. usitatissimum. It is cultivated for its seed but is losing favour because the seed scatters too easily.
Propagating it: Seed - sow early spring in situ.
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Annual
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium
Shade: No shade
Moisture: Moist