Family: Poaceae
Author: Tausch
Bibliography: Flora 20: 108 (1837)
Year: 1837
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Aegilops
Vegetable: False
Observations: SE. Balkan Pen. to Iran
Description
Goatgrass, scientifically known as Aegilops speltoides, is a significant species within the Poaceae family. First documented in 1837 in the publication Flora 20: 108 by the botanist Tausch, this plant has since been recognized for its notable presence in the southeastern Balkan Peninsula extending through to Iran.
As a member of the Poaceae family, Goatgrass shares common characteristics with other grasses, showcasing its adaptability and resilience in various environmental conditions. Its native range, encompassing regions from the southeastern Balkans to Iran, indicates its preference for temperate climates and diverse ecosystems.
The importance of Aegilops speltoides in both ecological and agricultural contexts cannot be understated. In native settings, it contributes to the biodiversity and stability of grassland ecosystems. Additionally, it holds substantial value in agricultural research due to its genetic properties, which have been studied for potential traits beneficial to cultivated crops, particularly wheat.
Overall, Goatgrass is a critical species for botanists and agricultural scientists alike. Its historical documentation by Tausch and its wide-ranging habitat underscore the plant’s enduring relevance in both natural and scientific communities.
Common Names
Swe: tandat bockvete
En: Goatgrass
Fi: Turkinpukinvehnä
Fr: Égilope faux épeautre
De: Dinkelähnlicher Walch
He: בן-חיטה קטוע
Sv: Tandat bockvete
Synonyms
- Sitopsis speltoides ((Tausch) Á.Löve)
- Aegilops speltoides var. typica (Eig)
- Triticum speltoides ((Tausch) Gren. ex K.Richt.)
Distribution
- Bulgaria (native)
- Greece (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Kuwait (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- France (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
Additional Images
Fruit
Taken Jul 22, 2022 by Joseph Dupont (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 1, 2006 by arlas (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Apr 27, 2015 by arlas (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 28, 2008 by arlas (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 28, 2008 by arlas (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 28, 2008 by arlas (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 28, 2008 by arlas (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Apr 27, 2015 by arlas (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Flower
Taken Jul 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5289790)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384645-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Aegilops speltoides Tausch)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Graminoid
Growth
Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’]
