A plant of the genus Linum, esp. the L. usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. The fiber of the bark is used for making thread and cloth, called linen, cambric, lawn, lace, etc. Linseed oil is expressed from the seed.
The skin or fibrous part of the flax plant, when broken and cleaned by hatcheling or combing.
A plant who's stems are used to make cloth called linen. Its blue flowers can be used to make a dye, and its seeds are crushed to produce linseed oil.
A plant grown for its fiber, used in making linen, and for its seed, used to make linseed oil.
(Linum usitatissimum) A thin, upright plant, with long leaves and blue flowers, grown for its seeds (used for their oil) and fibers (used in linen).
a blue flowered herbaceous plant that is cultivated for its seed (linseed) and for textile fibre made from its stalks, the textile fibre made from this plant
Plant stem fiber used in making linens
The seeds of the plant are rich in oil. A fibre can be processed from the stem of the plant and can be spun into a thread called linen. Oil Used as a fuel in lamps Thread woven into a strong cloth
a soft, lustrous and flexible fiber obtained from the slender stems of a widely cultivated plant, Linum usitatissimum. The higher grade of flax fiber is used to make linen fabrics like damasks, lace and sheeting. Twine and rope is produced from the coarser grade.
A strong lustrous bast fibre taken from the flax plant formed into a yarn, from which linen is woven. .
A plant with blue flowers that can be turned into linen fabric or tree-free paper.
fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
The plant from which cellulosic linen fiber is obtained. Fabric term.
The plant from which cellulosic linen fiber is obtained. Linen is used in apparel, accessories, draperies, upholstery, tablecloths, and towels.
Flax Seed or Flax Oil. Flax oil is nutty-flavored oil that is pressed out of flax seeds and is one of the richest sources of Essential Fatty Acids (especially Omega-3 oil), a vital element for good health. The oil making process removes many of the seed's phytoestrogens which offer several health-related benefits including reducing the risk of cancer and alleviating menopausal symptoms. Many choose to use the whole seed because of its fiber and lignan content. Flaxseed oil is light- and temperature-sensitive and must be stored in the refrigerator.
Any of various plants of the genus Linum or of similar or related genera. In particular the plant Linum usitatissimum, having pale blue flowers, seeds that yield linseed oil, and slender stems from which a textile fibre is obtained.
Flax fiber is soft, lustrous and flexible. It is stronger than cotton fiber but less elastic. The best grades are used for linen fabrics such as damasks, lace and sheeting. Coarser grades are used for the manufacturing of twine and rope. ;
A plant from which linen is derived.
The plant from the stem of which bast fiber is extracted by retting to produce linen. An erroneous term for linen fiber, particularly in blends.
The fibre used to make linen textiles.
A blue flowered plant cultivated for its textile fibres and seeds.
A plant; flax seeds are used to make linseed oil; fibers of the stem are spun to make linen thread.
( Linum usitatissimum) One of the oldest plants in cultivation, flax seed yields an extract that is a natural holding agent. Used in our Control styling family, Hang StraightTM Straightening Lotion and ConfixorTM Liquid Gel. Fibers from the plant are infused with resin for our Refillable Lip Color Case and the handles of our Flax SticksTM Professional Makeup Brushes.
Flax is the plant from the stem of which bast fiber is extracted by retting to produce linen. Linen fiber is often mistaken for flax, particularly in blends.
Taken from the Linum plant, this lustrous fiber is considered to be strong, highly absorbent and quick drying. When processed into fabric, flax is called linen.
The plant with pale blue flowers and slender stems from which linen is derived.
Flax (family Linaceae, genus Linum) is a flowering plant from cool, temperate areas. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and blue flowers - the plant grow to be up to about 1.5 to 2 feet tall. Flax is grown for its seeds (which yield oil) and linen fiber (a strong vegetable fiber that is made from the woody stalk of the flax plant).
Flax (also known as Common Flax or Linseed) is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. The New Zealand flax is unrelated. Flax originated in India and was first domesticated in the Fertile Crescent.Alister D.
Flax (also known as Light Goldenrod) is a pale yellowish-gray color named after flax seeds. It is similar to the color mustard.