goatgrass
Aegilops longissima Schweinf. & Muschl.
Aegilops longissima is a species in the Poaceae family, commonly known as goatgrass. It was first described in 1912 by Schweinf. & Muschl. and is found in regions including Egypt, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, and Sinai, with a broader global distribution.
Description
Aegilops longissima belongs to the genus Aegilops within the grass family Poaceae. This species is native to the Middle East, with documented occurrences in Egypt, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, and the Sinai region. Its distribution extends beyond these areas to a global range. The species was formally published in 1912 by Schweinf. & Muschl. and is recognized by the common name goatgrass in English and other languages.
Other common names
goatgrass
Distribution
Global · Egypt · Lebanon-Syria · Palestine · Sinai
Synonyms
Aegilops longissima subsp. suprahiansAegilops longissima var. solarisSitopsis longissimaTriticum longissimum