Polish wheat
Triticum polonicum

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass.

Where it is found

It is a temperate or Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Asia, China, East Africa, Europe, Iran, North Africa, Poland, Slovenia, South America

How it is used for food

The grain is ground into flour for use in macaroni. It is not suitable for bread.

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Poljska pšenica

Synonyms

Gigachilon polonicum (L.) Seidl; Triticum petropavlovskyi Udachin & Migush.; Triticum polonicum L.; [or Triticum turgidum Polonicum Group]