Is Flax Seed part of the Wheat family?!
Is Flax Seed part of the Wheat family?
Answers:
Flax is a plant onto itself, not related to wheat. Flax (also known as Common Flax or Linseed) is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flax originated in India.
Flax is grown both for its seed and for its fibers. Various parts of the plant have been used to make fabric, dye, paper, medicines, fishing nets and soap. It is also grown as an ornamental plant in gardens, as flax is one of the few plant species capable of producing truly blue flowers (most "blue" flowers are really shades of purple), although not all flax varieties produce blue flowers.
I believe it's just a flower.
Flax seed
This seed has many health benefits such as high-quality protein, fiber, B and C vitamins, iron, and zinc, anti-cancer properties, omega-3 fatty acids, and many other benefits. To use as an egg substitute grind 2 tablespoons flaxseed and add 6 tablespoons boiling water, let set for 15 minutes then whisk with a fork-- this mixture will replace 2 eggs in a recipe. A clean coffee grinder works well to grind the small flaxseed.
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In short: no. It's a flowering plant.
im not sure