Flaxes - Linum (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Flaxes

Flaxes are a genus that contains around 200 species. Flaxes are economically significant plants, with many valuable uses. Common flax contains bast fiber which is very useful in linen production and other textiles. The seeds are used in making linseed oil.

Scientific classification

Genus

Flaxes (Linum)

Family

Flax

Order

Nances, spurges, willows and allies

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Annual, Perennial

Lifespan

Images of Flaxes

Species

Flax Scarlet flax Blue Flax Lewis flax Pyrenean flax French flax Stiffstem flax Pale flax Rigid flax Meadow flax Purging flax Grooved flax Linum stelleroides Golden flax 'Compactum'Beautiful flax 'Heavenly Blue'

Care Guide for Flaxes

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Water: Flaxes thrives in moderate moisture, requiring evenly moist soil and weekly watering. Accustomed to regular rainfall, it shows moderate drought tolerance. Typically grown indoors, flaxes benefits from increased humidity, enhancing its flowering potential and overall health.

Propagation: Primary propagation of flaxes involves seed sowing, requiring well-drained soil, moderate temperatures, and full sun. To propagate, surface-sow fresh seeds in a moist mix, avoid water-logging, and maintain warmth and light until seedlings establish for transplanting.

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