Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Hordeum Barley
About 30 species of annual and perennial grasses, native throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere, temperate South America, and also South Africa. Tribe Triticeae.
Scientific Name: Hordeum jubatum L.
Common Name(s): Foxtail Barley, Squirreltail Grass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: A mature foxtail barley plant that is approximately 1 foot tall.
ID: Hrb-HORJU-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
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 | Caption: Foxtail barley seeds.
ID: Hrb-HORJU-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seed
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