Goatgrass
Aegilops comosa
- Native to:
- Bulgaria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
GBIF: Willing,R. & Willing,E.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Aegilops
- Species:
- Aegilops comosa
- USDA Symbol:
- AECO
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions with poor soil
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in cool spring conditions without pretreatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI