Looking for an excellent cereal grain? Try Secale cereale, or more commonly known as Rye. This grass is grown extensively for grain, cover crops and forage crops. It is a member of the wheat tribe (Triticeae) and is closely related to barley and wheat. Rye grains are used for flour, bread, beer, crisp bread, some whiskeys, some vodkas and animal fodder. Rye is a cereal grain and should not be confused with ryegrass, which is used for lawns, pasture, and hay for livestock. Rye is grown primarily in Eastern, Central, and Northern Europe. It is highly resistant to frost and can thrive in subzero environments. Rye is also known for its diverse beneficial characteristics, which can be used to improve other useful plants like wheat. Try this excellent cereal grain today and experience all of its benefits and uses!