Flax

**Definition:** A plant genus of the family LINACEAE that is cultivated for its fiber (manufactured into linen cloth). It contains a trypsin inhibitor and the seed is the source of LINSEED OIL.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.797.620.500

**Synonyms:** - Linseed - Linum - Flaxseed