Question

The flax fibre, the bast fibre or phloem fibres are obtained from

• A. Cannabis sativa
• B. Crotalaria juncea
• C. Cocos nucifera
• D. Linum usitatissimum

Answer 1

The correct option is D Linum usitatissimum

Flax, genus Linum in the family Linaceae is commonly known as common flax or linseed, with the binomial name Linum usitatissimum. It is a food and fibre crop that is grown in the cooler region of the world. Flax fibre is extracted from the bast or skin of the stem of the flax plant. Flax fibre is soft, lustrous and flexible, bundles of fibre have the appearance of blonde hair, hence the description "flaxen".

So, the correct answer is option D.