Common Barley
Hordeum vulgare
Family:
Grass (Poaceae)
AKA:
Photo taken on:
November 17, 2011
Location:
Los Alamos, NM
Life Zones:
Plains to montane
Habitat:
Disturbed areas, pastures
This is the barley grown worldwide for animal fodder, brewing and human consumption
which has escaped from cultivation. It is easily
identified by its very long, stiff bristles on the flower
spike.
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