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Linum catharticum L.

fairy flax (Linaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
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Linum catharticum grows in calcareous and neutral grassland; its hair-thin stems bear tiny white flowers.

Beaumaris (VC52: Anglesey); 2007-07-24

 fairy flax / Linum catharticum: _Linum catharticum_ grows in calcareous and neutral grassland; its hair-thin stems bear tiny white flowers.

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