Linum lewisii
Wild blue flax
Linum lewisii, commonly known as Lewis flax, is a charming perennial wildflower native to western North America. Renowned for its delicate, vibrant blue blooms, this species thrives in sunny, open habitats. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds ecological value, supporting pollinators and adding graceful texture to natural landscapes.
- Scientific name: Linum lewisii
- Family: Linaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Linaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Linum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Linaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Linum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Linum lewisii, is referred to by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Navajo, it is called Diniʼeechʼil áłtsʼóózígíí, while in Persian, it is known as کتان لوئیسی. In Bengali, the name is লিনাম লুইস, and in Arabic, it is called كتان لويس. Additionally, in Macedonian, the plant is referred to as Луисов лен.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nv | Diniʼeechʼil áłtsʼóózígíí | Wikidata |
| fa | کتان لوئیسی | Wikidata |
| bn | লিনাম লুইস | Wikidata |
| ar | كتان لويس | Wikidata |
| mk | Луисов лен | Wikidata |
| zh | 刘氏亚麻 | Wikidata |
| en | wild blue flax | Wikidata |
| en | Lewis flax | Wikidata |
| en | blue flax | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across the northern regions of North America. Within Subarctic America, it can be found spanning from Alaska to the Yukon territory. Its presence also extends into the eastern reaches of the Subarctic, specifically within Nunavut. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the Northwest Territories. Finally, its range reaches southward into the western portion of Canada, specifically in Alberta.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Nunavut | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
Chemicals
Linum lewisii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidant.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Linum lewisii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Linum lewisii has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, asthma, fever, headaches, heart disorders.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menstrual pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |