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Buckwheat

fagopyrum esculentum

Buckwheat grows to a height of approximately 50 cm (20 in). It has clusters of five-petaled white or pink blooms and arrow-shaped leaves.

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History & Folklore

The French term for buckwheat, "blé sarrasin," suggests that it originated in the Middle East. The grain was either brought to Spain by the Arabs some centuries earlier, or it was transported to Europe during the Crusades (the eleventh and twelfth centuries).

Habitat & Cultivation

Originating in central and northern Asia, buckwheat is widely grown in temperate climates, particularly in the United States. It is harvested in the summertime.

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References

Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 210