Hordeum murinum
Orge des rats
False Barley
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower size | small spikelet |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 10-50 cm |
Description
Hordeum murinum belongs to the family of Hordium vulgare (Barley), the first cereal crop to be cultivated. Its use has been traced back to Neolithic times.
A tufted annual with an unbranched, erect, smooth stem. This grass is commonly found near road sides, waste ground, garrigue and olive groves.
Flowers
The flower stalk is a dense spike-like structure.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Blade, hairy on both sides, shiny where it encircles the stem, 2-4 mm wide.
Fruits Seeds
Caryopsis: a dry fruit, grain.
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