Flax fiber, used to make linen fabric, is obtained from which plant?
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Correct answer: Linum usitatissimum
Linum usitatissimum is the source of flax. The fibers are bast fibers located in the pericycle or secondary phloem of the stem and are known for their strength and luster.
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