Aegilops squarrosa (Gramineae)

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Aegilops squarrosa
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The Aegilops squarrosa plant species is found in Middle East. It is a member of the Gramineae family.

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Latin Name:  Aegilops squarrosa
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry acid grassland and stony habitats[200]. Argillaceous semi-deserts, dry hills and as a weed of cultivation[74].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species, it probably requires a well drained soil in a sunny position and should be tolerant of clay since it favours clay soils in the wild. This species is believed to have hybridized with primitive forms of Triticum spp (Wheat) to produce some of the more modern Triticum spp. It grows successfully at Kew, setting seed even in cool summers[K].

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