I have trawled the archives for flax and Linseed without success as far
as their value as a source of nectar or pollen is concerned.

Dr F N Howes in his book 'Plants and Beekeeping' says that while bees
visit the plants 'it is doubtful whether they are ever important sources
of nectar', but he is silent on the value as a pollen source.

Does anybody have information about the value of this plant to bees?

Linum usitatissimum to give the formal name

Regards
--
Mike Rowbottom


HARROGATE
North Yorkshire
UK