Linum usitatissimum (Flax) - Image 5

Botanical name: Linum usitatissimum

Common names: Flax, Linseed

Family: Linaceae

Origin: Mediterranean to India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Linum usitatissimum (Flax) brown fruit seeds in a pile on a light surface close up.
Linum usitatissimum (Flax) seeds pile together with a smooth surface on a plain flat background.
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