Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Hordeum marinum subsp. gussoneanum (commonly known as Geniculate Barley or Mediterranean Barley) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Hordeum marinum, 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)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Krym, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, 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)
Arizona, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chile South, Germany, Great Britain, Idaho, Illinois, Japan, Madeira, 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
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