Linum usitatissimum   Flax I

Linum uisiatissimum

Often grown as a crop either for making linen or for oil, this introduced plant has escaped into the countryside. It has larger flowers than Linum biennewith which it can be confused, and the leaves are wider and three-veined. It is mostly found in central and southern England and is much rarer in Scotland and Ireland.

Linum usitatissimum

Linum usitatissimum Flax

Pensarn beach, Abergele, North Wales 4th May 2005

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Linum usitatissimum Flax

Pensarn beach, Abergele, North Wales 4th May 2005

Added in 2005 updated 30th November 2010, updated 29th May 2012

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