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Genus Linum

Definition: Genus Linum refers to a group of flowering plants commonly known as flax. It belongs to the family Linaceae and encompasses various species of annual and perennial plants.

Sense 1: As a noun

1. (Botany) A genus of herbaceous plants with slender stems and blue, white, or yellow flowers, typically cultivated for their fibers and seeds.

Sentence examples:

1. Flax, belonging to the genus Linum, is extensively cultivated in many parts of the world.
2. The Linum usitatissimum is one of the most well-known species in the genus Linum, valued for its fiber and oil production.

Sense 2: As a term

1. (Botany) The taxonomic category ranking below family and above species, encompassing a group of related plant species within the family Linaceae.

Sentence examples:

1. Within the genus Linum, different species exhibit diverse growth habits and flower colors.
2. The genus Linum contains numerous unexplored plant species with potential medicinal properties.

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