Aegilops 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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Pooideae |
| Genus: | Aegilops |
| Species: | A. geniculata
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| Aegilops geniculata Roth, 1787
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Aegilops ovata | |
Elsewhere it is known as a noxious weed.
External links
edit- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- Grass Manual Treatment
- Kew GrassBase
- Photo gallery
- "Aegilops geniculata". The Encyclopedia of Life.
