Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cossoniana
ID:
1415736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Braun-Blanq. & Maire

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Maroc 8: 224 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428201



Common Names

  • Linaria cossoniana
  • Cosson's Linaria
  • Cossoniana Linaria


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Description

Linaria cossoniana (also called Cosson's Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a prostrate habit. It is found in grasslands, meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria cossoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linaria cossoniana has small, yellow flowers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with cotyledons that are linear in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria cossoniana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Linaria cossoniana

Linaria cossoniana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Linaria cossoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria cossoniana?

Linaria cossoniana

What is the common name of Linaria cossoniana?

Cosson's Toadflax

What is the natural habitat of Linaria cossoniana?

It is found in dry, rocky places in the Mediterranean region

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77221970-1: 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].