Durum wheat
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Wheat, Durum |
| Scientific name | Triticum durum |
| Taxonomic group | Poaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants |
| Food plants | Grains and cereals |
| Keywords | Gramineae |
Durum wheat. One of the oldest cultivated plants, wheat was first domesticated about 10,000 years ago in southwestern Asia, in the Fertile Crescent. There are several distinct species used for human food, as well as many species of wild relatives. Durum wheat, shown here before it has flowered or produced seeds, is used primarily for making pasta, couscous, and bulgur.
