Three-awn goat grass (Aegilops neglecta, Fl. Ital. 1: 787 (1834))

Family: Poaceae

Author: Req. ex Bertol.

Bibliography: Fl. Ital. 1: 787 (1834)

Year: 1834

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Aegilops

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: Canary Is., Medit. to Afghanistan

Description

Three-awn goat grass, known scientifically as Aegilops neglecta, is a noteworthy species within the Poaceae family. Originally documented in “Flora Italica” in 1834, authored by Requien and later annotated by Bertoloni, this grass has a rich historical background.

Aegilops neglecta is indigenous to a diverse range of regions, extending from the Mediterranean basin to Afghanistan, including the Canary Islands. This distribution highlights its adaptability to varying climatic conditions, from the arid environments of Afghanistan to the temperate zones of the Mediterranean and the unique biosphere of the Canary Islands.

As a member of the Poaceae family, Three-awn goat grass shares characteristics common to grasses, such as slender leaves and a fibrous root system, which contribute to its resilience and versatility in different habitats. The plant is distinguishable by its three awns – a trait that not only contributes to its common name but also plays a role in seed dispersal.

Aegilops neglecta has ecological importance as it can be used to study plant adaptation and evolution in diverse environments. Additionally, it often serves as a gene pool for crop improvement programs, particularly in relation to enhancing genetic diversity in cultivated wheats.

Understanding and studying this species is crucial for both ecological research and agricultural development, given its potential contributions to sustainable practices and crop resilience.

Common Names

Dan: gold gedeøje
Eng: three-awned goatgrass, three-awn goat grass
Swe: borstbockvete
En: Three-awn goat grass, Three-awned goatgrass
Ar: دوسر مهمل
Bg: Пренебрегнато диво жито
Ca: Traiguera triaristada
Zh: 短穗山羊草
Da: Gold gedeøje
Fi: Haropukinvehnä
Fr: Égilope à trois arêtes, Égilope négligé, Égilope négligée
De: Vernachlässigter Walch
It: Cerere con 3 reste, Cerere con tre reste
Sv: Borstbockvete

Synonyms

• Aegilops triaristata var. brachychaeta (Font Quer)
• Aegilops triaristata subsp. elongata (E.Schiem.)
• Triticum ovatum var. triaristatum ((Bluff, Nees & Schauer) Stoj. & Stef.)
• Aegilops mixta (Sennen)
• Aegilops triaristata subsp. intermixta (Zhuk.)
• Aegilops ovata subsp. euovata (Eig)
• Aegilops neglecta var. contorta ((Zhuk.) K.Hammer)
• Aegilops neglecta var. quadriaristata ((Eig) K.Hammer)
• Aegilops neglecta var. trojana ((Eig) K.Hammer)
• Aegilops triaristata var. hirtula (Zhuk.)
• Aegilops virescens (Jord. & Fourr.)
• Aegilops ovata (L.)
• Aegilops fausii (Sennen)
• Aegilops ovata subsp. triaristata ((Bluff, Nees & Schauer) Rouy)
• Aegilops campicola (Gand.)
• Aegilops triaristata var. intermedia (Tod.)
• Aegilops ovata var. triaristata ((Willd.) Bluff & Nees)
• Aegilops triaristata subsp. quadriaristata (Eig)
• Triticum ovatum ((L.) Raspail)
• Aegilops ovata var. latiaristata (Lange)
• Aegilops calida (Gand.)
• Aegilops triaristata subvar. robusta (Trab.)
• Aegilops recta ((Zhuk.) Chennav.)
• Aegilops triaristata var. ochreata (Zhuk.)
• Aegilops neglecta subsp. contracta ((Eig) H.Scholz)
• Aegilops triaristata subsp. recta (Zhuk.)
• Aegilops contracta ((Eig) H.Scholz)
• Frumentum ovatum ((L.) E.H.L.Krause)
• Aegilops geniculata var. latiaristata ((Lange) K.Hammer)
• Triticum rectum ((Zhuk.) Bowden)
• Aegilops neglecta var. ochreata ((Zhuk.) K.Hammer)
• Aegilops triaristata f. kabylica (Trab.)
• Aegilops gussonei (Link)
• Aegilops neglecta subsp. recta ((Zhuk.) K.Hammer)
• Aegilops ovata var. trispiculata (Trab.)
• Aegilops algeriensis (Gand.)
• Aegilops triaristata subsp. contracta (Eig)
• Aegilops triaristata subsp. contorta (Zhuk.)
• Triticum triaristatum ((Bluff, Nees & Schauer) Godr. & Gren.)
• Aegilops viridescens (Gand.)
• Triticum neglectum ((Req. ex Bertol.) Greuter)
• Aegilops ovata var. typica (Zhuk.)
• Aegilops triaristata subsp. typica (Eig)
• Aegilops triaristata var. vulgaris (Eig)
• Aegilops triaristata subsp. attenuata (E.Schiem.)
• Aegilops ovata subvar. subbiaristata (Trab.)
• Aegilops mesantha (Gand.)
• Aegilops ovata var. vulgaris (Eig)
• Aegilops triaristata subvar. subbiaristata (Trab.)
• Aegilops triaristata var. quadriaristata (Eig)
• Aegilops triaristata var. trojana (Eig)
• Aegilops triaristata var. macrochaeta (E.Mey.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• France (native)
• Greece (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Morocco (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Spain (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)

Additional Images

Fruit

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Taken Jun 14, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Martine BÉNÉZECH (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Daniele Boggiani (cc-by-sa)

Bark

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Habit

Taken May 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken May 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken May 31, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Flower

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Taken May 8, 2006 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

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Taken May 18, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 22, 2021 by vianney benoist (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Apr 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/4138080)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384624-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Aegilops neglecta Req. ex Bertol.)

Specifications

Growth