No. linseed and flaxseed are not the same plants. However, their seeds have similar shapes and sizes along with nutritional values. Linseed plants are shorter than flaxseed and have more branches. Therefore, whatever seeds you pick, you get the same nutrients as well as the same taste and consistency in your meals. At our shopping search engine, you can find either seed as whole, ground, or boiled. However, sellers indicate what seeds you are buying on the packaging. We recommend trying both via various formulations that are provided on the platform. We believe that you will not be disappointed by any of the products.