Linaceae belongs to the order Malpighiales. It is also known as Flax family.
The Linaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes herbaceous annuals, perennials, and some woody shrubs or small trees. These dicotyledonous plants are distributed across temperate and tropical regions worldwide, with a concentration in the Northern Hemisphere. Members of the family typically have simple, alternate leaves and actinomorphic, five-parted flowers. The fruit is usually a capsule, and seeds often have a shiny coat and mucilaginous properties when wet.
Linaceae species are adapted to a range of habitats, from grasslands and open woodlands to cultivated fields. The family is best known for the genus Linum, which includes flax (Linum usitatissimum), a historically significant crop. Flax is cultivated for its strong bast fibers used in linen production and for its oil-rich seeds (linseed), which are processed into linseed oil for use in food, paint, and industrial applications.
Total genera found for Linaceae: 1
- 1) Linum
Total plants found for Linaceae: 1
- 1) Linseed