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flax familyFamily Linaceae (order Linales), composed of about 14 genera of herbaceous plants and shrubs found throughout the world. The genus Linum includes flax, perhaps the most important member of the family, grown for linen fibre and linseed oil and as a garden ornamental. Reinwardtia species are primarily low shrubs, grown in greenhouses and outdoors in warm climates; R. indica, yellow flax, is notable for its large yellow flowers, borne in profusion in late fall and early winter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Flax family had proposed a four-story mixed-use project consisting of 29 apartments and ground floor retail to the Westwood Design Review Board last December (which opposed it) before putting the property on the market in March. The Flax family, owner of Flax Art Supplies at 10852 Lindbrook Ave. |
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