Brachypodium rupestre subsp. cespitosum

Brachypodium rupestre subsp. cespitosum

Native to:
Austria | Germany | Italy | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Transcaucasus

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Brachypodium
Species:
Brachypodium rupestre subsp. cespitosum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, ground-nesting birds
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouting grass typical of Mediterranean fire-prone ecosystems, regenerates vigorously from crown and roots after fire.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at moderate temperatures without pretreatment.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch