Buckwheat
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Buckwheat |
| Scientific name | Fagopyrum esculentum |
| Taxonomic group | Polygonaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants |
| Food plants | Grains and cereals |
| Keywords | Gramineae |
Buckwheat. Of central or northeast Asian origin, buckwheat has been cultivated in Asia for about 1,500 years. It is used in pancakes, bread, noodles, and other foods.
