Linum Usitatissimum 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 or linseed, Linum usitatissimum var. regale. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4629821 Flax or linseed, Linum usitatissimum var. regale. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Flax, Linum usitatissimum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert
FLO4986826 Flax, Linum usitatissimum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Flax or linseed, Linum usitatissimum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann
FLO4995330 Flax or linseed, Linum usitatissimum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Flax or linseed, Linum usitatissimum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4563995 Flax or linseed, Linum usitatissimum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

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

Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
Illustration of a Flax (Linum usitatissimum)

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

Common Flax, Linum Usitatissimum, Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1863
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Common Flax, Linum Usitatissimum, 1863 Plants. Plate 292, Published in 1863

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

County Down, Ireland, Flax Field

Austrian Flax -Linum austriacum-, Mediterranean

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)

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 (Linum usitatissimum) in flower. Commonly grown for linseed oil or linen. Photographed in France

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

Flax plant stem, light micrograph
Flax plant stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a stem of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). The layers from outer to inner (some very thin) are the epidermis (bottom)

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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"Linum usitatissimum: The Versatile Flax Plant" Flax, scientifically known as Linum usitatissimum, is a remarkable plant with a rich history and diverse uses. Native to Europe and Asia, it has been cultivated for thousands of years for its valuable fibers and nutritious seeds. In New Zealand, another flax species called Phormium tenax or New Zealand flax can be found. Although not closely related to Linum usitatissimum, it shares some similarities in appearance and historical significance. The linseed derived from the flax plant has been used for centuries as a source of oil and fiber. Its strong fibers are woven into linen fabric, making it highly sought after in the textile industry. During springtime in Monmouthshire, Wales, the picturesque landscape is adorned with beautiful flax flowers. These delicate blooms attract various pollinators such as honeybees (Apis meliffera), early bumblebees (Bombus pratorum), and tree bumblebees (Bombus hypnorum). Their buzzing presence ensures the vital process of pollination that allows these plants to reproduce. Across the globe in Ngunguru and Tutukaka regions of Northland, North Island in New Zealand's Australasia region, an enchanting bird called Tui can be spotted amidst fields of flax. This native bird plays an essential role in dispersing pollen while enjoying nectar from these vibrant flowers. Historical illustrations depict various plants belonging to Cannabaceae and Linaceae families including cannabis alongside flax. Published back in 1891 through chromolithographs showcasing their distinct features highlight their importance during that era. Observing nature's harmony unfold before our eyes reminds us of how interconnected ecosystems truly are. From bees diligently collecting nectar to birds gracefully spreading pollen while seeking sustenance – every organism plays a crucial part within this intricate web of life.