19,671 observationsLeast Concern
Foxtail Barley
Hordeum jubatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Poaceae ›Genus: Hordeum
About
Hordeum jubatum, with common names foxtail barley, bobtail barley, squirreltail barley, and intermediate barley, is a perennial plant species in the grass family Poaceae. It occurs wild mainly in northern North America and adjacent northeastern Siberia. However, as it escaped often from gardens it can be found worldwide in areas with temperate to warm climates, and is considered a weed in many countries. The species is a polyploid and originated via hybridization of an East Asian...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Foxtail Barley is Hordeum jubatum.
- Foxtail Barley belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Foxtail Barley belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Foxtail Barley belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Foxtail Barley belongs to the order Poales.
- Foxtail Barley belongs to the family Poaceae.
- Foxtail Barley belongs to the genus Hordeum.