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This map shows the winter minimum temperature suitability of this crop in the state of Illinois.
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Briza humilis
Synonyms: B. spicata

Common Name(s): Spiked quaking grass
Family: Poaceae
Growth Habit: Func. Annual/Biennial/Per
Invasiveness:
Growing Days:
Temperature:
Abs.Max=95° (F)    Opt.Max=84° (F)
Opt.Min=64° (F)    Abs.Min=50° (F)
Precipitation: 24 to 39 (in.)
Winter Minimum:
Soil pH: 4.5 to 8.4
Soil Texture/Type:
Soil Drainage:
Photoperiod Response: Short day and day neutral
Light Intensity:
Comments:
Woody perennial shrub grown as an annual. Drought tolerant. Sensitive to water logging and frost.
Diseases:
Crop not found in disease search.
Uses:
Animal Food - forage
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
Caucasus, Western Asia, Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe

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