Camelina Sativa (Noun)
Meaning
Annual European false flax having small white flowers; cultivated since Neolithic times as a source of fiber and for its oil-rich seeds; widely naturalized in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden bed was home to a small patch of Camelina sativa, whose tiny white flowers were just starting to bloom in the late spring weather.
- The Neolithic farmers who first cultivated Camelina sativa for its fiber and seed oil would likely be amazed by its widespread naturalization in modern times.
- Oil pressed from the seeds of Camelina sativa can be used as a biofuel, a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels.
- As a forage crop, Camelina sativa provides a valuable source of nutrition for livestock, particularly during times of drought when other feed sources may be scarce.
- Researchers are studying the unique properties of Camelina sativa seeds to develop new, high-yielding cultivars with improved disease resistance and drought tolerance.