Hordeum murinum
Farmer's Foxtail, Mouse Barley
Also known as: Critesion murinum (L.) Á.Löve +9 more
- Critesion murinum (L.) Á.Löve
- Hordeum ciliatum Gilib., 1792
- Hordeum leporinum var. murinum (L.) Lojac.
- Hordeum murale Salisb., 1796
- Hordeum murinum f. fuscospicum Eig
- Hordeum murinum f. violaceospicum Eig
- Hordeum murinum var. pusillum Goiran
- Hordeum simulans (Bowden) C.Yen & J.L.Yang
- Triticum murale Salisb.
- Zeocriton murinum (L.) P.Beauv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Hordeum murinum (commonly known as Farmer's-foxtail or Mouse barley) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, 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
Biennial
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, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central European Russia, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Gulf States, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Krym, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Selvagens, Sicilia, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, 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)
Alabama, Alberta, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Baltic States, Bolivia, Brazil South, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, China Southeast, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Denmark, District of Columbia, Easter Is., Falkland Is., Georgia, Great Britain, Guatemala, Hawaii, Idaho, Ireland, Japan, Juan Fernández Is., Kermadec Is., Korea, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., North Carolina, North European Russia, Northern Territory, Norway, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Peru, Queensland, South Australia, South Carolina, Sweden, Tanzania, Tasmania, Texas, Uruguay, Utah, Victoria, Virginia, Washington, Western Australia, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms