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Jointed goatgrass

Aegilops cylindrica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (4 countries), Europe (20 countries), and North America (Canada, Mexico, United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Liliopsida (백합강)
Order
Poales (벼목)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Aegilops
Species
Aegilops cylindrica (Jointed goatgrass)

Names in Other Languages

French Égilope cylindrique
German Zylindrischer Walch

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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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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Three-awned goatgrass
Aegilops neglecta
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jointed goatgrass?
The scientific name of Jointed goatgrass is Aegilops cylindrica. It belongs to the genus Aegilops.
Where does Jointed goatgrass live?
Jointed goatgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (4 countries), Europe (20 countries), and North America (Canada, Mexico, United States).. Countries include Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France.
What family does Jointed goatgrass belong to?
Jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica) belongs to the genus Aegilops, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Jointed goatgrass belong to?
Jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Jointed goatgrass?
The closest relatives of Jointed goatgrass in the genus Aegilops include Belly-shaped Hard Grass, Sears' Goatgrass, Mediterranean Aegilops, Ovate goatgrass, Sharon Goatgrass.

Native Range — 28 Countries

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Genus Aegilops — 12 Species

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Belly-shaped Hard Grass
Aegilops ventricosa
LC 🐾
Sears' Goatgrass
Aegilops searsii
LC 🐾
Mediterranean Aegilops
Aegilops biuncialis
LC 🐾
Ovate goatgrass
Aegilops geniculata
NE
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Jointed goatgrass
Aegilops cylindrica
NE
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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 🐾
Cretan Hard-grass
Aegilops caudata
LC
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