Species
Fagopyrum esculentum
Etymology
esculentum: edible; from the Latin esca and edere; in recognition of its value to the maori as a food plant
Common Name(s)
buckwheat
Family
Polygonaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
White
Year Naturalised
1870
Origin
Probably S.E. Asia
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010