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Though not considered one of the major vegetable oils, flax is an important oilseed since it is the sole source of linseed oil. Linseed oil has been used for centuries as a paint and varnish additive to assist in drying. Flaxseed also provides a number of dietary and nutrition benefits as it is high in omega-3 oils, which helps the human cardiovascular system.
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What kind of crop is soybean oilseed or pulse or vegetable?
Soybean is a pulse first and oilseed later
Which oilseed occupies the dominant position in total oilseed production in India?
In India, sesame is the largest produced crop among oilseeds.
Is flax a kharif or rabi crop?
it is a rabi crop
What did sumerians crop?
flax,ect.
What do you know about flax?
Flax is a food and fiber crop, but it is also grown on the Canadian Prairies to be used for linseed oil.
What crop in the prairie has blue flowers?
Blue flax (Linum perenne) is a common crop in the prairie with blue flowers. It is known for its beautiful blue blooms and its importance as a pollinator-friendly plant.
Is flax a fibre?
Yes, flax is a fibre crop (hence linen). However, not all flax is grown for its fibre; some is grown for its oil. Hence, you have linseed flax and fibre flax. Flax fibre is primarily phloem fibre, meaning it's bast or soft fibre.
What crop was grown by New England farmers that was used in the making of cloth?
Flax
Fiber crop related to nettle for mummy cloths of ancient Egypt?
Flax
Is flax seed a lugume?
No, flaxseed is not a legume; it is a seed derived from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). Legumes are plants in the Fabaceae family that produce pods containing seeds, such as beans and lentils. Flaxseed is classified as an oilseed, primarily valued for its oil and nutritional benefits, including omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
Is rapeseed in the nut or seed family?
Rapeseed belongs to the brassica family, which includes vegetables like broccoli and cabbage. It is classified as an oilseed crop rather than a nut.
Did Colonial Delaware raise oranges as a crop?
Yes colonial Delaware grew oranges as a crop. Vegetables, flax, grain and cattle were also major crops in colonial Delaware.
