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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Linaceae —flax and related plants.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The Çukurova plain hosts endemics that are threatened largely due to intensive agricultural activities; these include Beta adanensis, Resedea balansae, Linum anisocalyx, Trigonella halophila, Bellevalia nodesta, and Bromus psammophilus.
Eastern Mediterranean conifer-sclerophyllous-broadleaf forests 2008
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We just ended a hot spell that delayed the growth of my peas, beans and young Linum seedlings, and today it is too cool to put out my pepper and sunflower starts.
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Flaxseed Flaxseed comes from plants native to Eurasia, species of Linum and especially L. usitatissimum, which have been used for more than 7,000 years as a food and to make linen fiber.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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Flaxseed Flaxseed comes from plants native to Eurasia, species of Linum and especially L. usitatissimum, which have been used for more than 7,000 years as a food and to make linen fiber.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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After drenching the decoction, mix the remaining pulp with Linum usitatissimum (linseed) seeds, molasses or brown sugar and feed it to the animal.
Chapter 31 1994
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Boil 200-300 g of Linum usifatissimum seeds in 1 liter of water until only half the water remains.
Chapter 31 1994
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Boil 500 g of linseed (Linum usitatissimum) seeds in 1-2 liters of water until half the water remains.
Chapter 32 1994
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Three Orobanche species, O. crenata, O. ramosa and O. aegytiaca, failed to infect flax roots (Linum usitatissimum) at 30, 45 and 60 days from sowing, but heavy infection was observed with O. crenata on faba bean roots
1. Designing integrated pest management for sustainable and productive futures. 1992
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Linseed, Linum usitatissimum L., is also mainly cultivated for its fibre, but is in multiple use as a spice and an oil yielding plant.
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Some of these are drying oils, as linseed oil, from _Linum usitatissimum_; some are fat oils, as that from olives (fruit of _Olea sativa_ or _Europæa_); whilst others are solid, as palm oil.
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