Linum catharticum (Purging Flax, Fairy Flax) is a species of annual herb in the family Linaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form. They have simple, broad leaves and capsule fruit. Flowers are visited by Rhinomorinia sarcophagina, Early bumblebee, Marmalade hoverfly, and Empis vitripennis. Individuals can grow to 0.13 m.
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