Linum usitatissimum L. (Linaceae), a newly naturalized species in Taiwan

臺灣一新馴化植物－－亞麻（亞麻科）

A newly naturalized species flax, Linum usitatissimum L. found in central Taiwan was described in this study. This is the first record of the family in Taiwan. Flax is a wide cultivated fiber crop, which has been also introduced to Taiwan since 1921. This was the first formal record of flax naturalized to Taiwan. Line drawings, photos, and distribution map were provided for identification. 本文報導臺灣中部發現的一種新馴化植物亞麻（Linum usitatissimum L.），亞麻為世界廣泛栽培的纖維作物，臺灣過去亦有相關引進記錄。本文提供亞麻的線繪圖、彩色照片及分布圖，提供後續鑑定之用。