linaceae

Proper noun

A taxonomic family within the order Malpighiales — very many plants related to flax.

Origin

Linum (“flax”) +‎ -aceae

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The flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) belongs to the natural order Linaceae, and, like most plants which have been long under cultivation, it possesses numerous varieties, while its origin is doubtful.

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linum

flax

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