释义 |
‖ linum Bot.|ˈlaɪnəm| [mod.L. use of L. līnum flax, line n.1] A genus of plants (family Linaceæ) of which flax is a well known example. In popular use, applied to the ornamental species of this genus.
1867M. E. Herbert Cradle L. v. 138 The hillsides [on the road to Bethel] were covered with the most lovely spring flowers; dwarf irises, the delicate pink linum [etc.]. 1882Garden 3 June 385/3 Linums have stood the past winter better than heretofore. |