Hordeum marinum
Geniculate Barley, Mediterranean Barley
Other regional names: Sea Barley +1 more
- Sea Barley
- Seaside Barley
Also known as: Critesion marinum (Huds.) Á.Löve +9 more
- Critesion marinum (Huds.) Á.Löve
- Hordeum berteroanum E.Desv. ex J.Gay
- Hordeum caudatum Jaaska
- Hordeum geniculatum f. hirtellum (Degen ex Nevski) Bowden
- Hordeum gussoneani f. apertum Simonk.
- Hordeum gussoneanum Parl. ex Nyman
- Hordeum hystrix f. apertum (Simonk.) Soó
- Hordeum marinum var. hirtellum Degen ex Nevski
- Hordeum maritimum Stokes
- Hordeum secalinum subsp. marinum (Huds.) Fouill. & Litard.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Hordeum marinum (commonly known as Geniculate Barley or Mediterranean barley) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Krym, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chile South, Idaho, Illinois, Japan, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Utah, Victoria, Washington, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms