Linum usitatissimum
Common Flax
5-8
Asia

Erect annual long cultivated for use in textiles (linen), oils and cattle feed.
 
Differs from other blue flowered members of the genus, Linum in that it is an annual while the others are all perennials. This species also has non-dehiscent capsules and large seeds.
 
 
 
 
 
The seeds yield linseed oil.

 

 
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