Common Flax Seeds, For Or

Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, 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 climate.

Flaxseed is one of the oldest crops, having been cultivated since the beginning of civilization (Laux 2011). 

The Latin name of the flaxseed is Linum usitatissimum, which means “very useful”.

 Flax was first introduced in United States by colonists, primarily to produce fiber for clothing