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Rivet wheat

Triticum turgidum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Asia (Turkey), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Liliopsida (زنبقانية)
Order
Poales (قبئيات)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Triticum
Species
Triticum turgidum (Rivet wheat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Escaña Silvestre
French Blé barbu
German Rau-Weizen

Similar Species in Triticum

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red wild einkorn
Triticum urartu
Data Deficient
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Timopheev's Wheat
Triticum timopheevii
Least Concern
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Einkorn
Triticum monococcum
Not Evaluated
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Common wheat
Triticum aestivum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rivet wheat?
The scientific name of Rivet wheat is Triticum turgidum. It belongs to the genus Triticum.
Where does Rivet wheat live?
Rivet wheat is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Turkey), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Malta, Netherlands.
What family does Rivet wheat belong to?
Rivet wheat (Triticum turgidum) belongs to the genus Triticum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Rivet wheat belong to?
Rivet wheat (Triticum turgidum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Rivet wheat?
The closest relatives of Rivet wheat in the genus Triticum include red wild einkorn, Timopheev's Wheat, Einkorn, Common wheat.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Triticum — 5 Species

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red wild einkorn
Triticum urartu
DD 🐾
Timopheev's Wheat
Triticum timopheevii
LC
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Rivet wheat
Triticum turgidum
NE
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Einkorn
Triticum monococcum
NE 🐾
Common wheat
Triticum aestivum
NE
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