Fagopyrum esculentum
Taxonomy
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Fagopyrum
Species
esculentum
Distribution
Asia, America, Europe and temperate climate areas. Cultivated in the mountains (500 - 1500 m)
Utility
Cultivated as cereal worldwide. Consumed as salad and sweet food, alcoholic and alcoholic drink. Gluten-free diets. Used in Biological control. Medicinal uses. Honey production and biodiversity.
Flowering time
VII - X
Simmetry
Radial