Linum bienne Linum bienne Linum bienne, the pale flax, is a flowering plant in the genus "Linum", native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe, north to England and Ireland. Pale flax grows as a biennial or perennial plant in dry, sunny calcareous or neutral grasslands from sea level up to 1000 m. It has long, narrow stems to 60 cm tall and slender leaves 1.5-2.5 cm long. The flowers have five petals about 1 cm long and nearly round; they are pale blue but streaked with darker colour. It flowers in late spring and, at least in more temperate regions, through
National colours of the Czech Republic occupation of the Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia, these colours became official flag of the Protectorate. Although the colours weren't recognized official symbol in the Socialist Constitution from the 1960, the colours remained in usage, especially during manifestation – such as the Prague Spring or the Velvet Revolution. The colours are recognized as one of the official symbols of the independent Czech Republic from 1993. The national colours are used for indication of the state property and for decoration during state ceremonials. Furthermore, they are used in the medal ribbons, and coffin wreath ribbons. During public holidays some people wear national