Flax - Wikipedia
Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, Linum usitatissimum, in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated as a food and fiber crop in regions of the world with temperate climates. In 2022, France produced 75% of the world's supply of flax.
How to Grow and Care for Flax Plants - The Spruce
2024年1月16日 · Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a rather tough plant that adds a certain whimsy to any wildflower garden and it is easy to grow. This erect annual herb grows up to three feet tall, donning numerous flat gray-green leaves. Flax plants require full sun and slightly acidic soil.
Flax | Description, Fiber, Flaxseed, Uses, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月11日 · Flax, plant of the family Linaceae, cultivated both for its fiber, from which linen is made, and for its nutritious seeds, from which linseed oil is obtained. Though flax has lost some of its value as a commercial fiber crop, flaxseed has grown in popularity as a health food.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Flax - Epic Gardening
2024年8月9日 · The flax plant is a veritable supermarket that produces fiber for making linen cloth, tasty seeds, and more. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay discusses how to grow and care for this useful plant.
Flax - Crops and Soils
Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a flowering plant that is cultivated for both its seeds and fibers and, occasionally, cut flowers. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants and has been used by humans for thousands of years.
How to Plant and Grow Flax - Better Homes & Gardens
2023年6月7日 · How to Plant and Grow Flax. This perennial with sky-blue flowers blooms through dry and hot summers.
Flax Flower - How To Grow Flax | Gardening Know How
2023年2月12日 · Learn how to grow flax in your garden by following the tips found in this article.
How to Grow Flax for Flowers, Seeds, and Oil | Gardener’s Path
2018年3月30日 · Whether you want to weave your own linen, boost your intake of healthful omegas, or just enjoy attractive flowers, consider adding flax to your landscape.
How to Grow Flax - American Meadows
Learn how to grow flax in the home garden from seed, including blue flax and scarlet flax. Inlcudes info on planting times, seed spacing and proper watering and care practices.
What Is Flaxseed, and How Is It Used? - The Spruce Eats
2023年1月23日 · Simply put, flaxseeds are the seed of the flax plant. This plant has a long history both in the textile and food worlds. You may better know flax fabric by its common name, linen. Oil derived from the plant is called linseed oil, a type of vegetable oil …