flaxseed
seed of the flax plant
Flax, also known as common flax or line, is a flowering plant, Linum usitatissimum, in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated as a food and fiber crop in regions of the world with temperate climates. Textiles made from flax are known in English as linen and are traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes, and table linen.
Its seeds are known as flaxseed or linseed and its oil is known as linseed oil.
