Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Scarlet Flax |
| Scientific Name | Linum grandiflorum |
| Main Color | White |
| Plant Type |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Flowering | Jun - Aug |
| Image | Linum-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Glyndebourne |
| Country Found | UK |
Flower Details
Description
A delicate annual bearing brilliant scarlet-red flowers with glossy petals and fine stems. It provides striking summer colour in wildflower plantings and cottage gardens. The plant self-seeds easily and prefers sunny, well-drained sites.
Distribution
Native to North Africa; grown ornamentally throughout Europe, including the UK.
Medicinal/Other Uses
None specific to this species, though related species (Linum usitatissimum, common flax) are well-known for their oil and fibre uses.
Edibility
Not edible; ornamental only.
Human Toxicity
Mildly_Toxic
Potentially toxic if ingested in quantity. Seeds and leaves may contain small amounts of cyanogenic glycosides.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly toxic to pets if eaten in large amounts; may cause stomach upset.
Active Compounds
Lignans and linoleic acid derivatives similar to those in cultivated flax.