durum

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On the other hand, crops such as sunflower, durum wheat, soybean, chickpeas, lemon and okra could become more viable, particularly in southwestern England or near the Scottish coast.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

The region is Italy’s breadbasket, typically producing more durum wheat than any other part of the country, and locals often eat pasta twice a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

Each pasta — which is made from wheat flour, durum wheat semolina and egg — is rolled thin and shaped like a sunflower.

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2025

Australian durum wheat varieties are all highly susceptible to FHB, but it is unclear what level of resistance exists in bread-wheat varieties.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2024

Little strokes fell great oaks," In connection with which may be quoted the words of Ovid to the same effect:—   "Quid magis est durum saxo?

From The Folk-lore of Plants by Dyer, T. F. Thiselton (Thomas Firminger Thiselton)