Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
582835

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. : 193 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582167



Common Names

  • Camelina laxa
  • Laxa Camelina
  • Laxa's Camelina


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Description

Camelina laxa (also called Smooth False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is typically found in dry, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Camelina laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility and as a source of oil for cooking, biofuel, and animal feed.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camelina laxa has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camelina laxa is a hardy annual plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring, or start them indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 1-2 inches apart. Water regularly and thin the seedlings to about 4-6 inches apart when they are a few inches tall. The plants will bloom in late spring and will self-seed if allowed to go to seed.

Where to Find Camelina laxa

Camelina laxa is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Camelina laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camelina laxa?

Camelina laxa

What are the common names of Camelina laxa?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Camelina laxa?

It is found in dry grasslands and steppes of Europe and Asia

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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