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Aegilops ventricosa

Belly Shape Hard Grass, Belly Shaped Hard Grass
Other regional names: Goatgrass +1 more
  • Goatgrass
  • Swollen Goat Grass
Also known as: Aegilops fragilis Parl. +17 more
  • Aegilops fragilis Parl.
  • Aegilops squarrosa var. comosa Coss.
  • Aegilops squarrosa var. truncata Coss. & Durieu
  • Aegilops subulata Pomel
  • Aegilops ventricosa f. comosa (Coss. & Durieu) Batt. & Trab.
  • Aegilops ventricosa subsp. comosa (Coss. & Durieu) Zhuk.
  • Aegilops ventricosa subsp. fragilis (Parl.) Fiori
  • Aegilops ventricosa subsp. fragilis (Parl.) Zhuk.
  • Aegilops ventricosa subsp. truncata (Coss. & Durieu) Zhuk.
  • Aegilops ventricosa var. comosa (Coss. & Durieu) Eig
  • Aegilops ventricosa var. fragilis (Parl.) Fiori & Paoli
  • Aegilops ventricosa var. obscura Miciurin
  • Aegilops ventricosa var. obscura Miczinsky
  • Aegilops ventricosa var. prostrata Sennen & Mauricio
  • Aegilops ventricosa var. subulata (Pomel) Maire & Weiller
  • Aegilops ventricosa var. truncata (Coss. & Durieu) Eig
  • Aegilops ventricosa var. vulgaris Eig
  • Gastropyrum ventricosum (Tausch) Á.Löve
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Aegilops ventricosa (commonly known as Belly-Shape Hard Grass or Belly-shaped Hard Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Yugoslavia

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

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