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Cretan Hard-grass

Aegilops caudata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across France and Mexico.

🇫🇷 France 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Liliopsida (백합강)
Order
Poales (벼목)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Aegilops
Species
Aegilops caudata (Cretan Hard-grass)

Names in Other Languages

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Similar Species in Aegilops

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Belly-shaped Hard Grass
Aegilops ventricosa
Least Concern
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Sears' Goatgrass
Aegilops searsii
Least Concern
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Mediterranean Aegilops
Aegilops biuncialis
Least Concern
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Ovate goatgrass
Aegilops geniculata
Not Evaluated
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Jointed goatgrass
Aegilops cylindrica
Not Evaluated
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Sharon Goatgrass
Aegilops sharonensis
Vulnerable
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Goat Grass
Aegilops bicornis
Not Evaluated
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Tausch's goatgrass
Aegilops tauschii
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cretan Hard-grass?
The scientific name of Cretan Hard-grass is Aegilops caudata. It belongs to the genus Aegilops.
What is the conservation status of Cretan Hard-grass?
Cretan Hard-grass (Aegilops caudata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cretan Hard-grass live?
Cretan Hard-grass is found in Distributed across France and Mexico.. Countries include France, Mexico.
What family does Cretan Hard-grass belong to?
Cretan Hard-grass (Aegilops caudata) belongs to the genus Aegilops, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Cretan Hard-grass endangered?
No, Cretan Hard-grass (Aegilops caudata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cretan Hard-grass belong to?
Cretan Hard-grass (Aegilops caudata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Cretan Hard-grass?
The closest relatives of Cretan Hard-grass in the genus Aegilops include Belly-shaped Hard Grass, Sears' Goatgrass, Mediterranean Aegilops, Ovate goatgrass, Jointed goatgrass.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Aegilops — 12 Species

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Belly-shaped Hard Grass
Aegilops ventricosa
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Sears' Goatgrass
Aegilops searsii
LC 🐾
Mediterranean Aegilops
Aegilops biuncialis
LC 🐾
Ovate goatgrass
Aegilops geniculata
NE 🐾
Jointed goatgrass
Aegilops cylindrica
NE 🐾
Sharon Goatgrass
Aegilops sharonensis
VU 🐾
Goat Grass
Aegilops bicornis
NE 🐾
Tausch's goatgrass
Aegilops tauschii
NE 🐾
Three-awned goatgrass
Aegilops neglecta
NE 🐾
Goatgrass
Aegilops peregrina
LC 🐾
Barbed goatgrass
Aegilops triuncialis
NE
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Cretan Hard-grass
Aegilops caudata
LC
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