WHEAT
Triticum aestivum L. (Poaceae).
Given its scientific name by Carolus Linnaeus in 1753; the type specimen was grown in George Clifford's garden in Holland.
Known only from cultivation, it is derived from wild wheats of the Middle East.
Life form: annual grass.
Parts used: seed used as grain.
Ploidy level:
hexaploid.
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