Name
Buckwheat
Common Names
Scientific Name
Fagopyrum esculentum
Family
Polygonaceae
Description
This quick-growing summer annual, though not a legume, is an excellent cover crop. When densely planted it effectively suppresses weeds and supports a variety of beneficial insects, including honey bees.
Leaves
Arrowhead-shaped alternate leaves and swollen sheaths.
Flowers
Small white with pink anthers fragrant in terminal or axillary clusters.
Bloom Time
May-October
Pollen Source
fair
Nectar Source
good
Pollen Color
yellowish-green
Native to NC
Yes
Honey Notes
[Earthy, Musty, Animal, Malty] A very dark honey with distinct flavor: chocolate, malt, dark red cherries and toasted toffee, lingering woody notes; granulates quickly.
More Information
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/fagopyrum-esculentum/