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Bitter Flax

Linum catharticum

Endangered

About

The Bitter Flax (Linum catharticum) is a species in the genus Linum. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Linum catharticum (Bitter Flax)

Names in Other Languages

French lin purgatif

German Purgierlein

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bitter Flax?

The scientific name of Bitter Flax is Linum catharticum. It belongs to the genus Linum.

What is the conservation status of Bitter Flax?

Bitter Flax (Linum catharticum) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bitter Flax live?

Bitter Flax is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Bitter Flax belong to?

Bitter Flax (Linum catharticum) belongs to the genus Linum, which is part of the taxonomic family Linaceae.

Is Bitter Flax endangered?

Yes, Bitter Flax (Linum catharticum) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bitter Flax belong to?

Bitter Flax (Linum catharticum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bitter Flax?

The closest relatives of Bitter Flax in the genus Linum include Austrian flax, Blue flax, Common Flax, Crimson Flax, flax.