Linaceae

L. densiflorum Davis in Notes R.B.G. Edinb. 22: 146, t. 6b (1957). Map
34, p. 439.
Suffrutescent perennial. Stems numerous, erect, 8-32 x 1-2 mm, villosulous. Median cauline leaves oblong or lanceolate, 12-24 x 3-5 mm, rounded at base, pilose, ± 3-nerved, usually only the upper leaves glandular-margined. Cymes conferted, 1-3 cm broad, 3-11-flowered. Outer sepals lanceolate, subacuminate, 8-9 mm, glandular-margined throughout. Petals bright pink or lilac, c. 25 mm, tapering into a yellow claw ¼ as long as limb. Capsule 5-6 mm. Fl. 6-7. Rocky limestone and volcanic slopes, 2100-2600 m.
Type: Turkey B9 Bitlis: mt. 10 km SE of Pelli, 2150 m, 8 viii 1954, Davis & O. Polunin, D. 22553 (holo. E! iso. K!).
B9 Van: d. Gevaş, Kerikas Da. by Arpat, 2400 m, Frödin 195! B1O Ağri: slopes of Ağri Da. below Kizil Kaya, 30 viii 1906, B. Post! C9 Van: Varak (Erek) Da., 1889-90, Maunsell! Artos Da., 2550 m, D. 22721!
Soviet Armenia. Ir.-Tur. element. Closely allied to L. hirsutum subsp. anatolicum, L. unguiculatum and L. hypericifolium. The Ararat gathering differs from material from further S in having all leaves glandular-margined, a laxer infructes-cence, and more attenuate sepals.