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Definition: Camelina

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. Annual and biennial herbs of Mediterranean to central Asia.[Wordnet].

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Date "Camelina" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Common Expressions: Camelina

Expressions Definition
Camelina sativa 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. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Camelina sativa Camelina (Camelina sativa) also known as gold-of-pleasure, wild flax, false flax, and linseed dodder is a flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae which includes mustard, cabbage, rapeseed, etc. It is native to the Mediterranean to Central Asian areas, but has been introduced to North America, possibly as a weed in flax. (references)
Genus Camelina Annual and biennial herbs of Mediterranean to central Asia. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Extended Definition: Camelina

Camelina

Camelina
Camelina sativa
Camelina sativa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Camelina
Species

Camelina alyssum (Mill.) Thell.
Camelina microcarpa Andrz. ex DC.
Camelina rumelica Velen.
Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz

Camelina is a genus within the flowering plant family Brassicaceae. One species, Camelina sativa, is a historic and potentially important oil plant.

The US State of Montana has recently been growing more and more camelina for its potential as a biofuel and bio-lubricant[1]. Great Plains - The Camelina Company began research efforts with camelina over 10 years ago. They are currently contracting with growers throughout the U.S. and Canada to grow camelina for biodiesel production.

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Topics by Level of Interest: Camelina

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Camelina 18     Camelina 18
Camelina sativa 13     Camelina sativa 13

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Translations: Camelina

Language Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses)
Français lin bâtard (Camelina). Additional references: Français, France, Algeria, Camelina. (volunteer & more translations)
French lin bâtard (Camelina). Additional references: French, France, Algeria, Camelina. (volunteer & more translations)
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Constructed Language Translations: Camelina

Language Translations for “Camelina” or closest synonym(s); back translations in parentheses.
Pig Latin Amelinacay (Camelina). Additional references: Pig Latin, Camelina. (volunteer)
Terran B lin (Camelina). Additional references: Terran B, Camelina. (volunteer)
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