flax

pellava A plant of the genus Linum, especially (taxlink), which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds.
The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.
The (vern), a plant of the genus (taxlink), native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.
puhekieltä (unexpected) good luck