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Hordeum murinum subsp. murinum

False Barley, Farmer's Foxtail
Other regional names: Mouse Barley +1 more
  • Mouse Barley
  • Wall Barley
Also known as: Critesion murinum subsp. murinum +17 more
  • Critesion murinum subsp. murinum
  • Hordeum coleophorum Phil.
  • Hordeum delphicum Gand.
  • Hordeum depilatum Gand.
  • Hordeum dilatatum Gand.
  • Hordeum flexicaule Gand.
  • Hordeum hohenackeri Gand.
  • Hordeum microcladum Gand.
  • Hordeum murinum f. montanum Hack.
  • Hordeum murinum subsp. montanum (Hack.) H.Scholz & Raus
  • Hordeum murinum subsp. rubens (Willk.) Nyman
  • Hordeum murinum subsp. setariurum H.Scholz & Raus
  • Hordeum murinum var. angustifolium Opiz
  • Hordeum murinum var. arenarium Bab.
  • Hordeum murinum var. boreale (Gand.) Neuman
  • Hordeum murinum var. depilatum (Gand.) Neuman
  • Hordeum murinum var. glaucescens Döll
  • Hordeum murinum var. glaucescens Zapal.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.

Hordeum murinum subsp. murinum (commonly known as False Barley or Farmer's Foxtail) is an annual or biennial within the Poaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Hordeum murinum, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Biennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, 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)
Alberta, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Belarus, Brazil South, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Connecticut, Delaware, Denmark, District of Columbia, Easter Is., Falkland Is., Georgia, Great Britain, Guatemala, Hawaii, Idaho, Ireland, Japan, Juan Fernández Is., Korea, Lesotho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Carolina, Norway, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Peru, South Carolina, Sweden, Tanzania, Tasmania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
Base Species & Variations

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