Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
linearis
ID:
1067684

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Nash

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Veracruz 5: 16 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067022



Common Names

  • Linear Nama
  • Linear Namajoy
  • Linear Namalove


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Description

Nama linearis (also called Linear-leaved Nama, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona, and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nama linearis is a drought-tolerant plant used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or a low-growing hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nama linearis is a white or pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and are usually light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nama linearis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall, and the plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Nama linearis

Nama linearis is native to California and Nevada.

Species in the Nama genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-16200637: Based on the initial data import
Dorothy L. Nash: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Nash' in the authors string.