Allseed
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Allseed

Radiola linoides

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Overview

Radiola linoides is the sole species in the Radiola genus, a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Linaceae. It has the common names of 'allseed' and 'flaxseed'. It has a very short stem which is repeatedly subdivided, with a pair of very small leaves and a single white flower at each fork and at the end of the branches. It has leaves which are opposite arranged, oval and sessile.

Allseed (Radiola linoides) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in hydrology, agricultural intensification, and development pressure on the temporary pools and damp sandy areas it requires for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Radiola linoides on the shore of a pond, Jihočeský kraj, Czech Republic

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Linaceae

White FlaxEN

White Flax

Linum catharticum

Unknown
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Floreana flax

Linum cratericolum

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Allseed classified as Endangered?
Allseed is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Allseed (Radiola linoides) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in hydrology, agricultural intensification, and development pressure on the temporary pools and damp sandy areas it requires for reproduction.
Where does Allseed live?
Allseed occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Allseed?
The main threats to Allseed are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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