Rivet Wheat
Triticum turgidum
- Native to:
- Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Palestine, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/9921#page/128/mode/1up (www.biodiversitylibrary.org) Icones et descriptiones Graminum austriacorum (www.archive.org) Author: Host, Nikolaus Thomas Publisher: Vindobonae : A. Schmidt, 1801-1809.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Triticum
- Species:
- Triticum turgidum
- USDA Symbol:
- TRTU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Faronta albilinea, Faronta diffusa
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to regions with Mediterranean climates
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 5–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at soil temperatures of 12-25°C with adequate moisture. No pretreatment required.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI