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Aegilops speltoides

Goatgrass
Also known as: Aegilops bicornis Boiss. +10 more
  • Aegilops bicornis Boiss.
  • Aegilops speltoides var. aucheri (Boiss.) Bornm.
  • Aegilops speltoides var. polyathera (Boiss.) T.Mey.
  • Aegilops speltoides var. typica Eig
  • Aegilops tournefortii De Not., 1847
  • Agropyronq tournefortii Savign.
  • Sitopsis speltoides (Tausch) Á.Löve
  • Triticum speltoides (Tausch) Asch. & Graebn.
  • Triticum speltoides (Tausch) Gren.
  • Triticum speltoides (Tausch) Gren. ex K.Richt.
  • Triticum tournefortii (De Not.) Steud.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, Aegilops speltoides (commonly known as Goatgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
France, Germany, Italy
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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