Avena wiestii

Avena wiestii

Native to:
Algeria | Bulgaria | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | Greece | Iran | Iraq | Italy | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | Palestine | Sicilia | Sinai | Spain | Transcaucasus | Tunisia | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Avena
Species:
Avena wiestii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
green, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Germinates readily in cool conditions with adequate moisture, similar to cultivated oats.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI