Goatgrass
Aegilops umbellulata
- Native to:
- East Aegean Is., Iran, Iraq, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Herbarium of Université de Montpellier 2, Institut de Botanique
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Aegilops
- Species:
- Aegilops umbellulata
- USDA Symbol:
- AEUM
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily with adequate moisture and warm temperatures. Can germinate in fall or spring.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI