The expiring flax fell in large flakes upon the heads of those beneath but, fortunately, did no harm.
en.wikipedia.org The dried flower stalks, which are extremely light, were bound together with flax twine to make river rafts called mokihi.
en.wikipedia.org Other major crops were potatoes, sugar beet, fodder crops, flax, hops, tobacco, and fruits.
en.wikipedia.org It is interesting to note that linen, an important support for oil painting (see below) also comes from the flax plant.
en.wikipedia.org Cloth is often made from cotton, flax, rame or synthetic fibers derived from cellulose, such as rayon and acetate.
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