Jointed Goatgrass

Jointed Goatgrass

Aegilops cylindrica

List B - Control required in Jefferson County

General

• Family: Grass (Poaceae)
• Introduced from Europe and Asia

Habitat

• Annual grass
• Found in wheat fields, rangeland, rights-of way, disturbed sites

Plant

Vegetation

• Leaves 1/8-1/4 inch wide 
• Leaves alternate
• Long hairs on leaf edges and junction to the stem
• Stems hollow, branched at the base
• Plants up to 30 inches tall

Roots

• Shallow fibrous

Flower

• Spike 2-4 inches long.
• 1/2 inch long segments looked stacked
• Season: May-July

Seed

• Up to 4,000
• May remain viable for 3-5 years

Reproduction

• Seed

Control

Biological

• None

Chemical

• Info sheet coming soon

Cultural

• Prevention
• Removal

Mechanical

• Burning - N/A
• Grazing - N/A
• Mowing - N/A

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