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Seed heads of Aegilops neglecta in summerPoaceae

Aegilops neglecta: complete guide

Aegilops neglecta

Discover this Mediterranean grass with striking seed heads. Ideal for dry borders, meadows, and texture plantings.

12 min
Bromus madritensis plant with graceful, arching paniclesPoaceae

Bromus madritensis: complete guide

Bromus madritensis

Bromus madritensis, commonly known as Spanish brome, is a decorative wild grass native to the Mediterranean region extending eastward to Tibet. This bird-feeding grass thrives in dry, sunny gardens.

12 min
Bromus rubens plant with characteristic reddish, foxtail-like paniclesPoaceae

Bromus rubens: complete guide

Bromus rubens

Bromus rubens, commonly known as red brome or foxtail brome, is a striking ornamental grass with reddish panicles native to the Mediterranean region. This bird-feeding grass adds color to dry gardens.

12 min
Bromus squarrosus plant with characteristic angular, spreading paniclesPoaceae

Bromus squarrosus: complete guide

Bromus squarrosus

Bromus squarrosus, commonly known as corn brome or squarrose brome, is an interesting wild grass native to Europe and the Mediterranean through Iran. This bird-feeding grass features characteristic angular panicles.

12 min
Echinaria capitata (headed pricklegrass) green grass spikes with head-shaped flowersPoaceae

Echinaria capitata: complete guide

Echinaria capitata

Echinaria capitata, known as headed pricklegrass, is a characteristic drought-tolerant grass from the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. Discover how to grow this special drought grass in your garden.

12 min
Festuca incurva with fine, delicate curved foliage and elegant curved flower spikesPoaceae

Bristle-tail grass: complete guide

Festuca incurva

Discover this extremely fine Mediterranean grass with needle-like, curved leaves. Perfect for arid rock gardens and ultra-dry locations.

12 min
Festuca occitanica flower heads and growth habitPoaceae

Festuca occitanica: complete guide

Festuca occitanica

Discover Occitanian fescue: cultivation, Mediterranean climate care and guide for this elegant alpine grass.

12 min