Radiola linoides
Tent. Fl. Germ. 1: 71. 1789.
IntroducedIllustrated
Basionym: Linum radiola Linnaeus Sp. Pl. 1: 281. 1753
Synonyms: Millegrana radiola (Linnaeus) Druce
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 12. Treatment on page 372.
Herbs, 3–10 cm; dichotomously branched. Leaves spreading; blade 2–6 mm, base clasping. Inflorescences: bracts usually leaflike, entire. Pedicels ascending. Flowers: sepals equal, oblong, apex deeply 3-fid; petals widely spreading, ovate, 1–1.5 mm, slightly narrowed at base; stamens 0.5–0.8 mm; anthers white. 2n = 18.
Phenology: Flowering Jul–Aug.
Habitat: Vernally damp sandy, acidic, open ground, roadsides, logging trails, rocky outcrops.
Elevation: 0–100 m.
Distribution
Introduced; N.B., N.S., Maine, Europe, sw Asia, Africa, Atlantic Islands (Macaronesia)
Discussion
Radiola linoides is abundant and widespread in Nova Scotia.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.
"wider" is not a number.
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