👉 Buckiella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as the buckwheat or buckthorn. They are native to North America and grow from 1 to 2 meters tall. These plants have broad leaves that can be up to 50 centimeters long, which provides them with excellent insulation during cold weather. Buckwheat is also used in traditional medicine for its antibacterial properties and has been cultivated for centuries as a food plant.