Flax in flower
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Flax |
| Scientific name | Linum usitatissimum |
| Taxonomic group | Linaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants; Industrial products |
| Food plants | Oils |
Flax. The fibers in the stems of flax are used to make linen, while the seeds are pressed to make linseed oil, which is used in paints and varnishes.
