Aegilops geniculata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAegilops geniculata is a species of grass known by the common name ovate goatgrass. It is native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, including Palestine and the Levant. Elsewhere it is known as a noxious weed.
Description
A grass (Poaceae) in the Mediterranean region.
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Edible Uses
Immature seeds are eaten raw as a snack. Ripe seeds are ground into flour to make bread.
Traditional Uses
The immature seeds are eaten raw as a snack. The ripe seeds are ground into flour to make bread.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Albania, Europe, Mediterranean, Spain,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Rompesacos, Rompisacos
References (1)
- Tardio, J., et al, 2006, Ethnobotanical review of wild edible plants in Spain. Botanical J. Linnean Soc. 152, 27-71
