Flax
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An encyclopedia article on flax (genus Linum) from Chambers's Encyclopedia, covering the botany of the common flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) and its varieties. It describes the uses of the fibre for linen and lace and of the seed for linseed oil and cake. It also covers the history of cultivation from ancient Egypt, the main growing regions (Belgium, the Baltic, Britain, Ireland, India), sowing and pulling practices, and purging flax (Linum catharticum). A botanical illustration of the plant is included.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1881
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 2
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