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Linum usitatissimum
(Flax, Linseed)
Life
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Archaeoplastida >
Chloroplastida
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Eurosid I > Order: Malpighiales > Family: Linaceae
Probably native to Asia and cultivated in southern Africa. Flax is derived from
the stem fibers, which are durable and of high
tensile strength; linseed oil is derived from the seeds and is used in the
manufacture of paints, varnishes and printing ink.
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Linum usitatissimum, Vienna Botanical
Gardens, Austria. [photo
H.G.
Robertson, Iziko ©] |
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