Everyone knows that wheat is the most common crop, while highland barley is relatively rare. It is regarded by Tibetans as a crop between gods and demigods. Although highland barley and wheat are two different crops, they are often confused by many people because of their similarity. What is the difference between highland barley and wheat? In this regard, I will solve the problem for everyone.

The difference between highland barley and wheat before heading, the difference between highland barley and wheat is not big, which is difficult to distinguish with the naked eye, but once heading, the difference between them is quite obvious. They differ not only in the length of wheat awn, but also in the number of spikelets.

1, the awn length of wheat is different: after heading, the awn of highland barley is very long, which is similar to the length of wheat ear, while the awn of wheat is relatively short.

2. The number of spikelets is different: highland barley will bifurcate, and each node will grow 2-3 spikelets, and each spikelet generally has only one flower; However, wheat has only one spikelet per node, and each spikelet has 2 ~ 3 small yellow flowers.

3. Different fruits: When barley and wheat mature, the fruits are also different. Among them, the ear of highland barley is flat, with wheat grains inside, wrapped in shells; The fruit of wheat has no shell.

Summary: See the full text about the difference between highland barley and wheat. You know, before heading, it is difficult to distinguish highland barley from wheat. Once heading, it can be distinguished from the length of wheat awn and the number of spikelets, and also from mature fruits. Interested friends can also see how wheat forms gluten and rank the ten countries that produce wheat.