Linum nervosum subsp. nervosum
Linum nervosum subsp. nervosum, commonly known as Nervous Flax, is a specialized perennial herb native to specific North American habitats. Renowned for its delicate blue flowers and distinctive veined foliage, this subspecies holds significant botanical interest for its unique morphological traits and potential applications in traditional herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Linum nervosum subsp. nervosum
- Family: Linaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales and the family Linaceae, it is classified under the genus Linum. Specifically, this taxon is identified as the subspecies nervosum within the species Linum nervosum.
| 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, Linum nervosum subsp. nervosum, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as nervous flax, while in French, it is known as lin nerveux. In German, the species is called nervöser Lein.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout several regions of Southeastern Europe. Its presence is documented in the countries of Albania, Bulgaria, and Romania. Furthermore, it can be found across the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. The species also extends its range into Eastern Europe, specifically within the Crimea region. This distribution highlights its preference for the varied terrains of the Balkan and Eastern European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
Activities
Linum nervosum subsp. nervosum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |