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Fagopyrum esculentum Moench

buckwheat (Polygonaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadModerate tendencySE
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Fagopyrum esculentum has sagittate leaves and many-flowered terminal inflorescences.

Creuse (23), France; 2013-07-19

 buckwheat / Fagopyrum esculentum: _Fagopyrum esculentum_ has sagittate leaves and many-flowered terminal inflorescences.

Fagopyrum esculentum is grown for its seeds, which can be used as a gluten-free grain.

Creuse (23), France; 2013-07-19

 buckwheat / Fagopyrum esculentum: _Fagopyrum esculentum_ is grown for its seeds, which can be used as a gluten-free grain.

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