Secale sylvestre
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass. It forms dense tufts. It grows 40 cm tall. The leaf blade is 5-10 cm long by 2-3 mm wide. The seeds are 5 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Asia, China, Europe, Hungary, Kazakhstan (country/location of origin), Kyrgyzstan (country/location of origin), Russia, Siberia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
How it is used for food
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal