Linum 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, Linum usitatissimum, and fairy flax, Linum catharticum
5855060 Flax, Linum usitatissimum, and fairy flax, Linum catharticum; (add.info.: Flax, Linum usitatissimum, and fairy flax, Linum catharticum)

Blue flowered flax, Linum usitassimum
5856598 Blue flowered flax, Linum usitassimum; (add.info.: Blue flowered flax, Linum usitassimum. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Fairy flax, Linum catharticum
5855975 Fairy flax, Linum catharticum; (add.info.: Fairy flax, Linum catharticum. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

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

Blue flowered flax, Linum usitatissimum
5856733 Blue flowered flax, Linum usitatissimum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Blue flowered flax, Linum usitatissimum)

Perennial Flax (Linum Alpenum, Linum perenne) (colour litho)
2639015 Perennial Flax (Linum Alpenum, Linum perenne) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French flax, Linum trigynum, Lino indiano. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Shining-leaved sage, Salvia formosa, Salvia bella. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Pale flax, Linum angustifolium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1797

Perennial flax, Linum perenne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1792

Common flax, Linum usitatissimum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1804

Flax or Linum species
Clammy flax, Linum hypericifolium, one-styled flax, Linum monogynum, blue-and-white flax, Linum ascyrifolium, Siberian flax, Linum sibiricum, yellow flax, Linum flavum, alpine flax, Linum alpinum

Mallow and flax species
Umbellate globe-mallow, Malva umbellata, showy red-flowered mallow, Malva creeana, tree flax, Linum arboreum, and Indian flax, Linum trigynum

Holosteon or white plantain, Plantago albicans, and meadow flax, Linum pratense. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Toadflax species, Linaria vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common flax or linseed, Linum usitatissimum. Lin cultive. Handcoloured steel engraving by L. Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Wild flax, Linum lewisii
Le Lin sauvage. Wild flax, Linum lewisii. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Tree flax, Linum arboreum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Flax, Linum usitatissimum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Flax or linseed, Linum usitatissimum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 424
Lepidoptera: *Psodos equestrata (Gold Four-spot Moth. Specimen ?from Mr. Plastead?s cabinet? - not British? Cf. the montane mainland-European P)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 55
Coleoptera: Melasis buprestoides (Buprestis-like Melasis) [Plant: Linum anglicum (Linum perenne, Perennial Flax)] Date: 1824-39

Polypetalous Plants, Regular (colour litho)
6004532 Polypetalous Plants, Regular (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polypetalous Plants, Regular)

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

Yellow flax or three-styled flax with vivid yellow flowers, native of India, Linum trigynum.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Flax plant botanical engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

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

Close-up of Crimson Flax flower
Close-up of a Crimson Flax flower (Linum grandiflorum) with its showy center pattern; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

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

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

Blue Flax And Sunset At Lower Twin Lake, Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Southcentral Alaska

Linum usitatissimum (common flax or linseed)

Blue and white flax with pale blue flowers, native of Europe, Linum ascyrifolium.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical

New Zealand flax plant botanical engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Austrian Flax -Linum austriacum-, Mediterranean

Picture No. 10877561
Common Flax / Linseed - grown for its fibres which can be used to make linen and its seeds which are a source of linseed oil (Linum usitatissimum) Date:

Picture No. 10877560
Common Flax / Linseed - grown for its fibres which can be used to make linen and its seeds which are a source of linseed oil (Linum usitatissimum) Date:

Picture No. 10877559
Common Flax / Linseed - grown for its fibres which can be used to make linen and its seeds which are a source of linseed oil (Linum usitatissimum) Date:

Picture No. 10893107
Perennial Flax (Linum perenne) Date:

Picture No. 10896930
Red Flax - with Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) and others in Summer meadow (Linum grandiflorum) Date:

Picture No. 10896929
Red Flax - with Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) and others in Summer meadow (Linum grandiflorum) Date:

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"Discovering the Versatility and Beauty of Linum: From Flax to Wildflowers" Linum, also known as flax, encompasses a diverse range of species that captivate with their beauty and usefulness. One such species is Linum usitatissimum, commonly referred to as flax or linseed. This versatile plant has been cultivated for centuries for its valuable fibers and nutritious seeds. In contrast, Phormium tenax, or New Zealand flax, showcases stunning long leaves that resemble swords. Native to New Zealand, this plant adds an exotic touch wherever it grows. Among the wildflower composites found in nature's tapestry is the delicate linum usitatissimum. In May, Monmouthshire in Wales becomes adorned with vibrant yellow flax flowers that sway gently in the breeze. The allure of these blossoms extends beyond human appreciation; honeybees (Apis meliffera) are irresistibly drawn to the nectar-rich linum flowers. Their buzzing presence brings life and vitality to Monmouthshire's fields. Not only honeybees but also early bumblebees (Bombus pratorum) find solace amidst the petals usitatissimum. These industrious pollinators ensure the continuation of this beautiful plant's existence through their diligent visits. Even tree bumblebees (Bombus hypnorum) join in on this floral feast by gracefully flying towards Monmouthshire's abundant flax fields. The sight of these majestic creatures hovering near blue flowered flax fills one with awe at nature's intricate connections. Beyond Linum usitatissimum lies another enchanting member of this family - perennial flax (Linum Alpenum). Its enduring presence graces landscapes with bursts of color captured perfectly in a lithograph artwork showcasing its timeless beauty. Lastly, let us not forget French flax (Linum trigynum), which adds a touch of elegance to gardens and meadows alike.