Ethiopian Wheat

Triticum turgidum subsp. durum

Native to:
Egypt

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Triticum
Species:
Triticum turgidum subsp. durum
USDA Symbol:
TRAE4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
5–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in moist soil at 15-25°C with no pretreatment required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI