Common Wheat

(Triticum aestivum)

Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum)

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Summary

Triticum aestivum, commonly known as Common Wheat, is an annual grass. It is believed to have originated in the Fertile Crescent region of the Near East and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Common Wheat typically reaches a height of 2-5 feet (0.6-1.5 meters) with a narrow spread of 0.2-0.3 feet (0.06-0.09 meters). The plant has a tufted growth form with linear leaves and produces a flowering spike, known as an ear, which bears the grain.

Common Wheat is a staple crop grown worldwide for its seeds, which are ground into flour for bread, pasta, and other foods. It is a key component of global agriculture and food security. In cultivation, it requires full sun and can adapt to a range of water conditions, though it prefers soils with good drainage. Wheat varieties have been selectively bred for yield, disease resistance, and adaptability to different climates and soils. While it is not typically grown for ornamental purposes, its golden fields are a classic rural landscape feature. Care should be taken when growing wheat outside its traditional agricultural settings, as it can become invasive in some regions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Grass
  • Height: 2-5 feet
  • Width: 0.2-0.3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention:

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Low, Medium
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

Originated in the Fertile Crescent region of the Near East and is traditionally associated with agricultural fields

Other Names

Common Names: Bread Wheat , Wheat , Gewone Tarwe , Tarwe , Vanligt Vete , Vete , 밀 , 小麥 , Canadian Hard Winter Wheat , Bread Wheat

Scientific Names: Triticum aestivum , Triticum vulgare , Triticum sativum , Triticum aestivum var. erythrospermum , Triticum aestivum var. ferrugineum , Triticum aestivum var. milturum , Triticum aestivum var. lutescens , Triticum aestivum subsp. vulgare , Triticum speltoides , Triticum spelta var. caeruleum

GBIF Accepted Name: Triticum aestivum L.