Flax

Linum usitatissimum Flax, flax lentilsThe annual plant flax grows up to 50 cm high, stands out due to its graceful stem with narrow leaves and sky-blue five-petalled flowers. These develop into a capsule containing brown to yellow, shiny seeds. Occurrence: The flax was already cultivated by the Egyptians. Today it is widely planted in cultures … Flax