Linen flower 10g

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The linen flower (Linum usitatissimum) is a delicate flower with five petals, usually light blue, although white or pink varieties can also be found.

Natural Linen flower for decoration of candles and soaps. Bag of 10g

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Natural Linen flower for decoration of candles and soaps.

Main characteristics:

Petals are very fine and delicate, almost translucent.
Each flower measures approximately 2-3 cm in diameter
Blooms in summer
Flowers open in the morning and usually fall off at dusk
They grow on erect stems that can reach up to 1 meter in height.

It is a fascinating plant not only for its ornamental beauty, but also for its great usefulness. From it is obtained:

Flax fiber for textiles
Flaxseed (linseed) rich in omega-3
Linseed oil used in paints and varnishes.

As a botanical curiosity, flax flowers present a phenomenon called heterostilia, where some plants have flowers with long styles and short stamens, while others have the opposite arrangement, which favors cross-pollination.

Weight 100 g
Dimensions 1 × 1 × 1 cm
Color

Rosa, Verde