Flax,Linum usititassium. Field of flax plants ready for harvest. The flowers on the flax have fallen and the developing capsule contains linseed. Flax is grown for both its seed oil and plant fibre. The oil is high in essential fatty acids,especially alpha-linoleic acid,an omega- 3 fatty acid that is beneficial to human health. It is also used to make linseed oil which is used in industry,paints and varnishing. Flax has been grown for its plant fibre to make textiles for over 5,000 years. The fibre is extracted from the plant stem and woven into textiles such as linen,damask and lace | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / King-Holmes, James |
Bildgröße: | 6144 px × 4096 px |
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Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
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