Barbed Goat Grass

Aegilops triuncialis

Evenly spaced fine hairs on grey-green leaves. Alternately arranged zigzag seedhead spikelets. Goes to seed late spring to early summer.

Life Forms	Grass or Grass-like
Habitats	Farm fields Grasslands Oak woodlands Rangelands Roadsides
ODA Listing	A
Suggested Actions	Report to Oregon Invasives Hotline
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	20"
Distribution	Northern California to Southern Oregon, with expanding distribution.
Control	Hand pull/hoe small patches, allow roots to air dry. Mow after flowering but before seeds reach soft boot stage.
Reproduction and Spread	Seedheads break apart and can survive field burns. Dispersed by animals, humans, equipment, and vehicles. Seeds viable for 2+ years.
Introduced	Originated in Mediterranean Europe and western Asia.
Look Alikes	Jointed goatgrass, winter wheat
Impact	Creates thatch that suppresses other species; injures livestock by lodging in eyes and mouths; reduces quality and value of wheat harvests.
More Info	https://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_A/Aegilops_cylindrica-triuncialis.pdf