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One shop word, more than one plantBuckwheat is not a species.
Buckwheat is a shop word for more than one Fagopyrum. Fasting kuttu is Fagopyrum esculentum. Bitter high-hill groat is Fagopyrum tataricum. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Buckwheat · Fagopyrum esculentum
Fagopyrum esculentum — kuttu, the sweeter vrath-day groat.
- Tartary buckwheat · Fagopyrum tataricum
Fagopyrum tataricum — phapar, the bitter Himalayan groat.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.