Linum usitatissimum L.

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Derivation of specific name:	usitatissimum: most useful
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Literature:	Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 58. Timberlake, J.R. & Childes, S.L. (2004). Biodiversity of the Four Corners Area: Technical Reviews Volume Two (Chapter 5-15) Appendix 5-1: Plant Checklist Occasional Publications in Biodiversity 15 Page 216.

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Flora of Zimbabwe: Linum usitatissimum

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Linum usitatissimum
African Plant Database: Linum usitatissimum
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Linum usitatissimum
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Linum usitatissimum
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Linum usitatissimum
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