2007-03-10 09:09:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Carol and Dragon both got it half right, because they're talking about two different species with same "common name". Carol is talking about the Linum species with small blue flowers used to make linen. Dragon is referring to the Phormium species or New Zealand flax a perennial ornamental. Now you know why scientists and professionals use Latin. I'm a semi-retired farmer in North Dakota, a major grower of the Linum species. The sight of thousands of acres in bloom is breathtaking and worth a visit. RScott
2007-03-12 05:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They grow it in the United States now. I believe in North or South Dakota. It history comes from Eygpt. Persia, syria also Argentina..My sister inlaw spins it on her spinning wheel. I will have to get the facts better from her. Linen is made from flax. Also beautiful dried flower arrangements.
2007-03-10 17:19:28 · answer #2 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of flax in southern ontario - I guess it's grown where ever it can be grown.
2007-03-10 17:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what type the beautiful coloured ornamental garden ones come from New Zealand.
2007-03-11 04:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
originated in India
2007-03-10 17:17:16 · answer #5 · answered by flkasdjflkasdj;lrf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋