Linum humile

Mill.

Linaceae Edible: Oil

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Description

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.

Edible Uses

Oil. The seed yields 42 - 45% of an edible oil.

Distribution

N. Africa - Mediterranean.

Where It Grows

Coming Soon

Cultivation

Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position. Considered by most botanists to be no more than a cultivar of L. usitatissimum, it is cultivated for its fibre and seed.