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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. Secale vavilovii (Latin: Secale vavilovii, family Poaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Secale vavilovii is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Secale vavilovii is a member of the Poaceae family native to IRN, IRQ, TCS, and TUR. Secale vavilovii thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Secale vavilovii grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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