Tausch'S Goatgrass

Aegilops tauschii

Native to:
Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Aegilops
Species:
Aegilops tauschii
USDA Symbol:
AETA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
80 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily without pre-treatment under moist conditions at moderate temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI