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Linum usitatissimum

Also known as common flax, flax, fibre flax

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.

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Linum usitatissimum is a species in the family Linaceae. It belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the genus Linum. Common names for this taxon include common flax, llin, lin, and Pale flax. It is classified as a useful plant and a medicinal plant. The organism is a source of flaxseed and linseed oil. Its fruit type is a capsule.

The taxon range includes China, Shanghai, Fujian, and Tianjin. It is also found in Mexico, the United States, Guatemala, and Brazil. Records indicate its presence in these locations. The species is used as food and for fiber. Openfoodfacts lists products in the flax seeds category. Nutritional data for these products shows 450 kcal energy, 32.9 g fat, and 19.6 g fiber per serving.

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Species

Pale flax

Linum usitatissimum

SPECIES

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalpighiales
FamilyLinaceae

Native toIran, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, North Caucasus, Tadzhikistan

Observations14,627

Observations recorded75,939

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 3,913
With media: 2,960
Family: Linaceae
Collections: UNICACH, ENCB-IPN, INECOL, FCAGRI-UAEM, IBUNAM, FCN-UAQ
Recorded in: Mexico, United States, Guatemala, Brazil

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Nutrition · Open Food Facts

Typical values per 100 g · averaged across 30 products

aNutri-Score

1NOVA · Unprocessed / minimally processed

Energy: 450 kcal
Fat: 32.9 g
— of which saturates: 4.8 g
Carbohydrates: 12.6 g
— of which sugars: 1.5 g
Fibre: 19.6 g
Protein: 18.2 g
Salt: 0.09 g

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: taxon
Subclass of: useful plant
Parent taxon: Linum
Image: Linum usitatissimum 001.JPG
Has use: fiber

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taxon name: Linum usitatissimum
taxon rank: species
Commons category: Linum usitatissimum
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=22361
topic's main category: Category:Flax
Commons gallery: Linum usitatissimum
described by source: Pauly–Wissowa
taxon common name: navadni lan
has fruit type: capsule
taxon range: Myanmar
short name: Л. звычайны
taxon author citation: L.
external data available at URL: www.gbif.org/dataset/93725bf2-6ada-47f9-bd5e-0e679e3d245e

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Encyclopedic overview

31 sections

Contents

Description
Taxonomy
Varieties
Cultivation
History
Diseases
Production
Harvesting
Maturation
Harvesting for fiber
Mechanical
Manual
Processing
Uses
{{anchor|Flax seeds}} Flax seeds
Culinary
Nutrition
Health research
Linseed oil
Safety
Fodder
Warfare
Flax fibers
Preparation for spinning
Retting flax
Dressing the flax
Genetically modified flax contamination
In culture
See also
References
External links

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 unspun fibers of the flax plant.

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