Linum lewisii, a short lived perennial, was documented and named after Meriwether Lewis. It is often planted for erosion control and reclamation and is useful as a foraging plant for wildlife. Birds are especially attracted to the seeds and forage on them in the fall and winter.
Cultivated flax (Linum usitatissimum) is grown for fiber (flax) and seed oil (linseed).
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| Linum lewisii--Blue Flax |
