Winter rye
Title | Info |
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Common name | Rye, Winter |
Scientific name | Secale cereale |
Taxonomic group | Poaceae |
Source | Dan L. Perlman |
Economic botany | Food plants; Fermented products |
Food plants | Grains and cereals |
Keywords | Gramineae |
Winter rye. Not cultivated as long as wheat or barley, rye is an important ingredient in some breads, some alcoholic beverages, and animal feed. Rye is used in Russia to make beer, in the Netherlands gin, and in America certain types of whiskey.