Flax
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flax-177-1085620
title:
Flax
text:
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. Textiles made from flax are known in English as linen, and are traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes, and table linen. Its oil is known as linseed oil. In addition to referring to the plant, the word "flax" may refer to the unsp
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description:
Flowering plant in the family Linaceae
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flax
date created:
2002-02-12T07:07:03Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T00:29:40Z
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