Einkorn

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (12 countries).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Triticum

Species

Triticum monococcum (Einkorn)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Escaña Menor

French Engrain

German Einkorn

Similar Species in Triticum

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Common wheat

Triticum aestivum

Not Evaluated

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red wild einkorn

Triticum urartu

Data Deficient

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Rivet wheat

Triticum turgidum

Not Evaluated

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Timopheev's Wheat

Triticum timopheevii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Einkorn?

The scientific name of Einkorn is Triticum monococcum. It belongs to the genus Triticum.

Where does Einkorn live?

Einkorn is found in Found across Europe (12 countries).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Spain.

What family does Einkorn belong to?

Einkorn (Triticum monococcum) belongs to the genus Triticum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Einkorn belong to?

Einkorn (Triticum monococcum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Einkorn?

The closest relatives of Einkorn in the genus Triticum include Common wheat, red wild einkorn, Rivet wheat, Timopheev's Wheat.