Genus Triticum (Noun)
Meaning
Annual cereal grasses from Mediterranean area; widely cultivated in temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Triticum is a type of annual cereal grass that originated in the Mediterranean area and is now widely cultivated in temperate regions.
- Bread wheat is a domesticated species within the genus Triticum that is widely cultivated for its edible seeds.
- The genus Triticum includes various species of annual cereal grasses, including durum wheat and spelt, which are still grown in many parts of the world.
- In areas with mild winters, the genus Triticum can be grown year-round, allowing for multiple harvests of its valuable grains.
- The earliest evidence of cultivation of the genus Triticum dates back to ancient times in the Fertile Crescent, where it was a staple food for many civilizations.