Goatgrass
Aegilops speltoides
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
It is an annual grass which grows 60 cm tall.
There are about 20-25 Aegilops species.
Where it is found
It grows naturally in grasslands and low hills between 100 - 1200 metres in Turkey. It grows best in sun but an tolerate light shade.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Europe, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The seed is eaten cooked normally as a cereal in bread.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed. The seed should be just covered with soil and not allowed to dry out while germinating.