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Linum usitatissimum L.

flax (Linaceae)

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Linum usitatissimum is a crop plant, grown for its seeds (linseed) and fibre (flax / linen).

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-22

 flax / Linum usitatissimum: _Linum usitatissimum_ is a crop plant, grown for its seeds (linseed) and fibre (flax / linen).

Fruits at various stages of ripeness

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-28

 flax / Linum usitatissimum: Fruits at various stages of ripeness

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