Camelina

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The plant Camelina sativa, sometimes cultivated for oilseed uncountable

    "Another possibility is camelina, which produces a tiny, mustardlike seed from which oil can be extracted, It does not require extensive fertilization."

Example

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"Another possibility is camelina, which produces a tiny, mustardlike seed from which oil can be extracted, It does not require extensive fertilization."

Etymology

From the genus name Camelina.

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