Pseudocereal

Pseudocereal

Pseudocereals are broadleaf plants (non-grasses) that are used in much the same way as cereals (true cereals are grasses). Their seed can be ground into flour and otherwise used as cereals. Examples of pseudocereals are amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat. [cite web
url=http://agglossary.uaex.edu/viewPGlossary1.asp#P
title= Glossary of Agricultural Production, Programs and Policy
accessdate = 2006-12-31
publisher=University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
]

Pseudocereals


* Breadnut
* Buckwheat
* Cattail
* Chia
* Cockscomb
* Grain amaranth
* Kañiwa
* Pitseed Goosefoot
* Quinoa
* Wattleseed (also called "acacia seed")

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