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Species. Formerly included species. References. External links. Hordeum is a genus of annual and perennial plants in the grass family. They are native throughout the temperate regions of Africa, Eurasia, and the Americas. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
- Hordeum murinum
Hordeum murinum complex is the most widespread of all...
- Hordeum jubatum
Hordeum jubatum, with common names foxtail barley, bobtail...
- Hordeum pusillum
First described in 1818 by Thomas Nuttall, Hordeum pusillum,...
- Hordeum spontaneum
Hordeum spontaneum, commonly known as wild barley or...
- Hordeum murinum
Barley ( Hordeum vulgare ), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. It was one of the first cultivated grains; it was domesticated in the Fertile Crescent around 9000 BC, giving it nonshattering spikelets and making it much easier to harvest.
Mar 31, 2024 · barley, (Hordeum vulgare), cereal plant of the grass family Poaceae and its edible grain. Grown in a variety of environments, barley is the fourth largest grain crop globally, after wheat, rice, and corn.
