flax

Definitions

• A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds.
• The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.
• The , a plant of the genus , native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.