Which of the following is a 'Pseudo-cereal', as it does not belong to the Poaceae family?
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Correct answer: Buckwheat
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) belongs to the Polygonaceae family. Pseudo-cereals are non-grasses that are used in the same way as true cereals due to their starchy seeds.
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