Wheat

Known Location

Ruatha

Growth form:

Grassy grain

General habitat:

Plains areas

Uses:

Edible: used to make flours and alcoholic beverages

Outside Info:

Wheat is used instead of barley in some beers. These tend to be heavier in alcohol content than your average ale. Wheat brews are considered summer brews and is drunk mainly in the warmer weather. In the warmer parts of Pern, this might be made nearly year-round.