noun🔗ShareA plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds."The farmer grew flax in his field, hoping to harvest it for its fibers to make linen cloth. "plantvegetableagriculturebiologyseedmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles."The farmer grew flax to sell to the textile factory for making linen shirts. "materialplantagricultureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps."The gardener planted several clumps of flax along the edge of the garden, their long, strap-like leaves creating a natural border. "plantbiologyagriculturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
