Goatgrass
Aegilops ventricosa
- Native to:
- Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia
Steve Hurst @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Aegilops
- Species:
- Aegilops ventricosa
- USDA Symbol:
- AEVE
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, calcareous, rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions; adapted to dry, rocky environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily with moisture and warm temperatures. No special treatment required.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI