Buckwheat Fagopyrum esculentum

Features

The species originates from Asia and is a popular cultivated plant. They are attractive to bees, so buckwheat is also loved by beekeepers. It has been more prevalent in the past.

Species	Annuals (Therophyta)
Living space	Field
Size	20-80 cm

Description

The buckwheat plant has a branching root system with a primary taproot that reaches deeply into moist soil. Buckwheat has triangular seeds and produces a flower that is usually white, although can also be pink or yellow. Buckwheat branches freely, as opposed to tillering or producing suckers, enabling more complete adaption to its environment than other cereal crops. The seed hull is less dense than water, making the hull easy to remove by floating it away.