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Wild Einkorn (Triticum monococcum aegilopoides) is an annual grass native to regions including Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey, and Ukraine. Wild Einkorn (Latin: Triticum monococcum aegilopoides, family Poaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Wild Einkorn is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Wild Einkorn is a member of the Poaceae family native to AFG, ALB, BUL, GRC, IRN, and IRQ. Wild Einkorn thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Wild Einkorn grows best in full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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