Rye🌾

An annual or winter annual grass in the grain family. Also known as 'kuromugi' (black wheat). Highly tolerant of cold climates and poor soil, it is widely grown in eastern and northern Europe where wheat cannot thrive. Used for rye bread, whiskey, and fodder.

Identification Points

• ✓Long narrow spikes with prominent awns
• ✓Plant height 100–200 cm, taller than wheat
• ✓Elongated grey-green grains

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