Buckwheat

Catalogue Type

Seed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Fagopyrum esculentum

Family

Polygonaceae

Distinguishing Characters

i) The seeds are triangular in shape and change from light green in color to redbrown.
ii) The seed consists of a true seed (groat) which is surrounded by a thick hull.

Photo of Seed

Description

i) Buckwheat is an herbaceous annual plant grown for its seeds.

ii) The plant produces many small white or pink flowers which when pollinated, quickly produce seeds.