Aegilops geniculata
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Albania, Europe, Mediterranean, Spain
How it is used for food
The immature seeds are eaten raw as a snack. The ripe seeds are ground into flour to make bread.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Rompesacos, Rompisacos
Synonyms
Several