Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
842289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 72 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841624

Common Names

  • Aegilops comosa
  • Hairy Spelt
  • Hairy Aegilops

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Description

Aegilops comosa (also called Hairy Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a small, annual grass native to Europe and western Asia. It has a short, upright stem and small, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aegilops comosa is used as a fodder crop and forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aegilops comosa sub. heldreichii (Holzm. ex Boiss.) Eig
Aegilops comosa sub. comosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aegilops comosa is small and yellow in color. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegilops comosa is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East. It is a perennial grass and can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a good choice for erosion control and can be used in landscaping.

Where to Find Aegilops comosa

Aegilops comosa is native to parts of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Aegilops comosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegilops comosa?

Aegilops comosa

What is the family of Aegilops comosa?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Aegilops comosa?

Goose grass

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384574-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].