Linaria genistifolia

Photo by John M. Randall, The Nature Conservancy, Bugwood.org View in Bugwood Image Database Taxonomy Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Scrophulariales Family: Scrophulariaceae Genus: Linaria Species: genistifolia Scientific Name Linaria genistifolia (L.) P. Mill. Common Names broomleaf toadflax

Overview

Appearance

Linaria genistifolia is a perennial herb that can grow from 19.7 to 39.4 in. (50-100 cm) tall.

Foliage

Leaves are alternate, bluish-green in color, clasping, ovate to lanceolate, 1 to 1.7 in. (2.5-3.5 cm) long, and 3 veined.

Flowers

Flowers are narrowly lanceolate, 0.2 to 0.24 (5-6 mm), pale yellow corolla, slightly curved, and arranged in elongated clusters along the stem. Flowering occurs between May and September.

Fruit

Seed capsules are globose and almost as long as calyx, 0.2 to 0.24 in. (5-6 mm) in diameter. Seeds are brown-gray, 3 sided, and narrowly winged.

Ecological Threat

Linaria genistifolia can be found in forests, along roadsides, and sandy areas. It is native to the Mediterranean. NOTE: Broomleaf toadflax can be confused with Dalmation toadflax. Broom leaf toadflax has smaller flowers and narrower leaves in comparison.