Flaxseed is a kind of plant seed, which is the mature and dried seed of flax, not the fruit of plants. Flaxseed is small, flat and oval in shape, smooth and shiny in appearance, brown in color, with prismatic protrusions on one side, slightly sharp apex and round and full bottom, which is very similar to the kernel of melon seeds.

Flaxseed belongs to plant seeds.

Flaxseed is a kind of plant seed, which is the mature and dried seed of the herb flax, not the fruit of the plant. Flaxseed can be processed into edible vegetable oil, which is rich in nutrients such as fat, lignans, protein, dietary fiber, etc. Regular consumption can reduce cholesterol, improve constipation symptoms and help to lose weight.

What does flax seed look like?

Flaxseed is small in shape, flat and oval, smooth and shiny in appearance, brown in color, with prismatic protrusions on one side, slightly sharp apex and round and full bottom, which is very similar to the kernel of melon seeds and is about 3.5-4 mm in length.

What plant is flaxseed?

Flaxseed is the seed of flax, and flax is an annual herb. Its stem grows upright, with a height of about 30-120cm. There are many branches on the upper part, and the bottom end of the stem is lignified, with alternate linear leaves, a slightly pointed apex and a tapering bottom part without petiole.