natural herbs
Rye
Secale cereale ancestrale
Herb: Rye
Latin name: Secale cereale ancestrale
Synonyms: Secale ancestrale
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Edible parts of Rye:
Seed - cooked. It can be ground into a flour and used as a cereal in making bread, biscuits etc.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHabitat of the herb:
Sandy places in vineyards, field edges etc, 100 - 1370 metres in Turkey.Propagation of Rye:
Seed - sow March or October in situ and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.Cultivation of the herb:
Sandy places in vineyards, field edges etc, 100 - 1370 metres in Turkey.Medicinal use of Rye:
None knownKnown hazards of Secale cereale ancestrale:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.