Common Flax Collection

Phormium tenax, New Zealand flax
A watercolour commissioned by Sir Joseph Banks and sketched by Sydney Parkinson during the Endeavour Voyage. Parkinson died at sea before he could complete it

Linum usitatissimum, flax
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

linseed, flax, linum usitatissimum
Sweden, Vastergotland, Kallandso, Field of cultivated flax, Linum Ustitatissimum, used to make cloth, linseed oil and cattle feed

Flax flowers (Linum usitatissimum) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, May

Honeybee (Apis meliffera) visiting flax flowers, (Linum usitatissimum), Monmouthshire Wales, UK, May

Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum), visiting flax flowers, (Linum usitatissimum), Monmouthshire Wales, UK, May

Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), flying to Flax (Linum usitatissimum) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, May

Tui, Ngunguru, Tutukaka, Northland, North Island, New Zealand, Australasia

Common Flax
LLM457284 Common Flax by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Flax. Illustration for Familiar Garden Flowers (Cassell, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

The Common Flax, Linum usitatissimum (engraving)
1097039 The Common Flax, Linum usitatissimum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Common Flax, Linum usitatissimum)

Honey bee (Apis melifera) flying to Flax (Linum usitatissimum) flowers, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, May

Close up of flax blossoms (Linum usitatissimum); Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Flax (Linum Usitatissimum) Blooms In A Garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Flax Blooms In The Garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Linum usitatissimum (common flax or linseed)

1) Common Flax (Linum usitatissimum), annual plant, 2) Flax (Linum tenuifolium), perennial plant (Linaceae)
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume II, Plate 143-150 by Francesco Peyrolery: Common Flax (Linum usitatissimum), annual plant; 2) Flax (Linum tenuifolium)

Archilochus colubris, ruby-throated hummingbird
Drawing 58 (Ewan 20) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Reinwardtia trigyna, yellow flax
Plate 1143 from the Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Flax field and Lime Tree
ME-2406 Flax field and Lime Tree LINUM USITATISSIMUM Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Flax field and Lime Tree
ME-2407 Flax field and Lime Tree Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum). These seeds are the source of linseed, which is rich in omega-3 oils. As such, the seeds or their oils are often taken as a dietary supplement

Common flax (Linum usitatissimum)
Common flax flowers (Linum usitatissimum) in a field. Flax is the source of the natural fibre that is used to produce linen. It also grown for linseed oil, which is extracted from its seeds

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"Discovering the Beauty and Versatility of Common Flax" Common flax, scientifically known as Linum usitatissimum, is a remarkable plant that holds great significance in various parts of the world. Also referred to as linseed or simply flax, this versatile plant has captivated botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. In New Zealand, another type of flax called Phormium tenax thrives abundantly. While it shares a similar name with common flax, its appearance and characteristics are distinct. The vibrant green leaves of New Zealand flax create a stunning sight against the backdrop of Tui birds fluttering around Ngunguru and Tutukaka in Northland. Back in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, during May when spring blooms are at their peak, one can witness the enchanting beauty of flax flowers. These delicate blossoms attract an array of pollinators such as honeybees and bumblebees. With their intricate dance from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen for their hives or colonies, these buzzing insects play a vital role in ensuring the continuation of this species. The Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) gracefully flies towards Monmouthshire's fields adorned with blooming common flax plants. Its presence adds to the picturesque landscape where nature's harmony unfolds before our eyes. Flourishing across different continents like Australasia and Canada showcases how adaptable common flax truly is. In Alberta's Calgary region lies yet another breathtaking scene - close-ups capturing every detail of these exquisite blossoms that grace gardens with their elegance, and is worth noting that beyond its aesthetic appeal lies an extensive history intertwined with human civilization. From ancient times until today, people have utilized common flax for various purposes - be it for fiber production or extracting oil-rich linseed used in cooking or industrial applications. As we delve into understanding more about this extraordinary plant species, its significance becomes evident.