Intermediate wheatgrass
Thinopyron intermedium
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass that keeps growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits areas with 380 or more mm of rain each year.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Caucasus, Central Asia, North America, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten as a cereal. They are also ground into flour to make muffins, rolls, crepes etc.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Agropyron intermedium