Buckwheat - Polygonaceae (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Buckwheat

Also known as: Smartweed

Buckwheat family members are characterized by often simple, alternately arranged leaves with distinctive stipules that form sheaths surrounding the stems. These plants adapt well to various environments, reflected in their global distribution. Many species thrive in nutrient-poor conditions, utilizing unique adaptations like swollen nodes or a robust, fibrous root system to maximize resource absorption.

Scientific classification

Family

Buckwheat (Polygonaceae)

Order

Pinks, cacti, and allies

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