Question: what is the difference between linseeds and flaxseeds?
Answer: Nutritionally they are the same, the only difference can be seen in the plant itself. ... Linseed is a shorter plant, with lots of branches and lots of seeds. Flaxseed is taller (3 foot) with fewer branches. Therefore, linseed is good for creating oil and flax has longed been used to make linen, rope, and nets.