Einkorn

Triticum monococcum, or Einkorn, is a species of hulled wheat in the Poaceae family. The wild form is T. boeoticum, while the domesticated form is T. monococcum. This diploid wheat species is distinguished by its tough glumes that tightly enclose the grains. In its cultivated form, the ear remains intact when ripe, and the seeds are larger compared to the wild type. Einkorn is known by several names in different languages, including petit épeautre in French, Einkorn in German, piccolo farro in Italian, and escanda menor in Spanish. The name 'Einkorn' refers to the fact that each spikelet contains only one grain. It is one of the earliest forms of wheat to be cultivated. Triticum monococcum was first described by Linnaeus in 1753 and is found in regions including HR, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, DK, Austria, Bulgaria, Spain, and other parts of Europe and globally.