​Family: Linaceae
Contains 14 genera and 250 species.
Contains annuals, perennials, shrubs and small trees.
Largest genus is Linum.
 
Genus: Linum
contains about 200 flowering plants.
Contains common flax, linen plant
 
Species: Linum Marginale: Native Flax
Slender erect herb.
Flowers: many small blue flowers. Five round petals. Dark veins in center.
Height: 30/60 cm.
Stems: arching
Location: prefers full sun. moist well mulched soils.
Distribution: all Australian states. not NT, New Zealand, Pacific islands.