Family:

Linaceae

Habitat:

Ruderal areas, near the coast

Growth habit:

herbaceous

Plant size:

6 - 60 cm tall, usually around 30 cm

Flower colour:

pale pink or light blue

Flowering time

January - July

Leaf characteristics:

lanceolate, spiralling along the whole stem, 1 - 1.5 cm long

Flower characteristics:

radial, 1 cm wide

Fruits:

spherical capsule, mucilaginous seed coat, adhesive spread

Special features:

Considered a mild laxative, the seeds are only poisonous if consumed in large quantities.