Lorent's Goatgrass
Aegilops biuncialis
- Native to:
- Algeria, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Romania, Spain, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
Source: Wikimedia; Credit: Abdenour Kheloufi https://www.inaturalist.org/users/1433981
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Aegilops
- Species:
- Aegilops biuncialis
- USDA Symbol:
- AELO2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, rocky, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions; tolerates drought
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily without pre-treatment under warm conditions typical of spring or fall.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI