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Plant Name:
Lewis Flax
Scientific Name:
Linum lewisii
Description:
Lewis Flax is a native perennial herb with slender stems and vibrant blue flowers.
Habitat:
Dry, rocky slopes, open areas
Fauna:
Lewis Flax attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, with its nectar-rich flowers.
Growing Conditions:
Lewis Flax prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Uses:
Lewis Flax has been used in traditional medicine by Native American tribes.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Lewis Flax is named after explorer Meriwether Lewis, who first collected the plant during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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English: NPS
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