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Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Avena   Oat
Genus of 10-15 species of grasses, native to Europe, Asia and northwest Africa. Tribe Aveneae.

Scientific Name: Avena L.
Common Name(s): Oat
Growth Type:
Species Description:


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Caption: Hull-less oat seeds.

ID: Hrb-AVESS-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seed
Caption: Illustration of oat's spikelets and florets with labeled parts.

ID: Hrb-AVESS-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense
Caption: Red oat seeds.

ID: Hrb-AVESS-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seed
Caption: White oat seeds.

ID: Hrb-AVESS-005
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seed