Though regarded as a greenhouse plant, it does not ripen its seeds well unless kept in the stove; is with difficulty raised from cuttings, from seeds readily, by which it requires to be frequently renovated.

Was cultivated by Mr. Miller in 1759. Ait. Kew.


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Linum Arboreum. Tree Flax.

Class and Order.

Pentandria Pentagynia.

Generic Character.

Cal. 5-phyllus. Petala 5. Caps. 5-valvis, 10-locularis. Sem. solitaria.

Specific Character and Synonyms.