Fagopyrum (Noun)
Meaning
Buckwheat; in some classifications included in the genus Polygonum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Fagopyrum esculentum is a domesticated crop commonly known as buckwheat and is often used as a pseudocereal in cooking.
- The Fagopyrum genus includes several species of flowering plants commonly referred to as buckwheat or beech wheat.
- Fagopyrum tataricum is a wild species of buckwheat that is often used as a food source in traditional Asian cuisine.
- Some sources group Fagopyrum within the Polygonum genus due to similarities in their flower structure and growth habits.
- Fagopyrum species are often used as a cover crop due to their ability to attract beneficial insects and improve soil health.