Definitions for: Linum

[n] a herbaceous plant genus of the family Linaceae with small sessile leaves

Webster (1913) Definition: Li"num (l[imac]"n[u^]m), n. [L., flax.] (Bot.)
A genus of herbaceous plants including the flax ({Linum
usitatissimum}).

Synonyms: genus Linum

See Also: family Linaceae, flax, flax family, Linaceae, plant genus