Persian Goatgrass
Aegilops crassa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Jose Hernandez. Provided by ARS Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory. Islamic Republic of Iran.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Aegilops
- Species:
- Aegilops crassa
- USDA Symbol:
- AECR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily in cool conditions. Seeds are viable immediately after ripening.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI