Fagopyrum esculentum Moench

Taxonomy

Family

Polygonaceae

Genus

Fagopyrum

Species

esculentum

English name

Buckwheat

Italian name

Grano saraceno comune

Distribution

Asia, America, Europe and temperate climate areas. In Italy is cultivated in the mountains. (500 - 1500 m)

Chorological type

Asian

Habitat

In Italy is cultivated in the mountains. (500 - 1500 m)

Flowering time

VII - X

Nectar

+++

Pollen

Pollen colour

Yellow – brown (yellow – grey)

Honeydew

Pollinators

Apoidea Apis mellifera Bombus

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND WEB SITES

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