Secale vavilovii

Secale vavilovii, known as wheatgrass or simply vavilovii, is an annual grass native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Iran, Iraq, Transcaucasus, and Turkey. This plant thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can range from light (sandy) to heavy (clay). It grows up to 1.2 meters tall and is hardy in zones 3-7. Vavilovii is valued for its edible seeds, which are often used as a grain substitute or in various culinary applications. Its distinctive feature lies in its adaptability to diverse soil types while maintaining robust growth under full sun conditions.