Cultivated einkorn, Einkorn wheat, Small spelt
Triticum monococcum

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass plant. It is a one seeded wheat. The grains are small, flinty and like rice.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It will grow in barren locations. It grows in mountainous regions and in severe climates.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Albania, Asia, Belgium, China, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Mediterranean, North Africa, North America, Sahara, Switzerland, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, Yugoslavia

How it is used for food

The seed is used for beers and vinegars. It is also used for food. The grain is ground into flour for bread, biscuits, pasta, icecream cones, and porridge.

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Einkorn, Farro, Kussemeth, Lesser spelt, One-grained wheat, Stone Age wheat, Tep

Synonyms

Crithodium monococcum (L.) A. Love; Triticum aestivum var. monococcum (L.) L. H. Bailey; Triticum monococcum gr. albohornemannii Flaksb.; Triticum monococcum var. eredvianum Zhuk.; Triticum monococcum var. hornemannii (Clemente) Korn.; Triticum monococcum var. laetissimum Korn.; Triticum monococcum var. nigricultum Flaksb