Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
angustissima
ID:
446440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loisel.) Borbás

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Balaton Tavának Növényföldr. : 376 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445772



Common Names

  • Angustissima Snapdragon
  • Angustissima Toadflax
  • Angustissima Linaria


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Synonyms

  • Antirrhinum genistifolium Vill. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Linaria bauhini H.C.Watson [unknown]

Description

Linaria angustissima (also called the narrow-leaved toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils, and is often found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria angustissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, and it can also be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria angustissima is a bright yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria angustissima is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Linaria angustissima

Linaria angustissima can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Linaria angustissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria angustissima?

Linaria angustissima

What is the common name of Linaria angustissima?

Narrow-leaved Toadflax

What is the family of Linaria angustissima?

Plantaginaceae

Species in the Linaria genus

Linaria joppensis, Linaria jaxartica, Linaria intricata, Linaria badali, Linaria khorasanensis, Linaria kurdica, Linaria kokanica, Linaria incarnata, Linaria alpina, Linaria algarviana, Linaria albifrons, Linaria alaica, Linaria imzica, Linaria ikonnikovii, Linaria incompleta, Linaria iconia, Linaria altaica, Linaria bamianica, Linaria caesia, Linaria buriatica, Linaria clementei, Linaria capraria, Linaria chalepensis, Linaria cavanillesii, Linaria bessarabica, Linaria bipartita, Linaria biebersteinii, Linaria bipunctata, Linaria bordiana, Linaria brachyphylla, Linaria bubanii, Linaria amoi, Linaria antilibanotica, Linaria angustissima, Linaria amethystea, Linaria arenicola, Linaria atlantica, Linaria arvensis, Linaria armeniaca, Linaria arenaria, Linaria arcusangeli, Linaria aeruginea, Linaria acutiloba, Linaria badachschanica, Linaria confertiflora, Linaria weilleri, Linaria warionis, Linaria zaborskiana, Linaria zaissanica, Linaria vulgaris,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Vinczé von Borbás (1844-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borbás' in the authors string.
Jean-Louis-Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps (1774-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loisel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804443-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].