Aegilops speltoides subsp. speltoides

Aegilops speltoides subsp. speltoides

Native to:
Iran | Iraq | Lebanon-Syria | Palestine | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Aegilops
Species:
Aegilops speltoides subsp. speltoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
80 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Common in post-fire Mediterranean grasslands, resprouts from crown after fire and establishes readily from seed in burned areas.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with adequate moisture. Self-sows freely in suitable conditions.

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