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Mähnen-Gerste

Hordeum jubatum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Species

Hordeum jubatum (Mähnen-Gerste)

Names in Other Languages

French Orge barbue

German Mähnen-Gerste

Portuguese Cevada-de-jardim

Similar Species in Hordeum

Hordeum bulbosum

Hordeum secalinum

Hordeum murinum

Mehrzeilige Gerste

Hordeum vulgare

Hordeum marinum

Zweizeilige Gersten

Hordeum distichon

Hordeum brachyantherum

Argentine Barley

Hordeum euclaston

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Flowering Plants

Süßgrasartige

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vs Knollengerste vs Knotige Gerste vs Maeuse Gerste vs Mehrzeilige Gerste

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mähnen-Gerste?

The scientific name of Mähnen-Gerste is Hordeum jubatum. It belongs to the genus Hordeum.

Where does Mähnen-Gerste live?

Mähnen-Gerste is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France.

What family does Mähnen-Gerste belong to?

Mähnen-Gerste (Hordeum jubatum) belongs to the genus Hordeum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Mähnen-Gerste belong to?

Mähnen-Gerste (Hordeum jubatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Mähnen-Gerste?

The closest relatives of Mähnen-Gerste in the genus Hordeum include Knollengerste, Knotige Gerste, Maeuse Gerste, Mehrzeilige Gerste, Strand-Gerste.

Native Range — 34 Countries

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Genus Hordeum — 13 Species

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Hordeum bulbosum

Hordeum secalinum

Hordeum murinum

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Mähnen-Gerste

Hordeum jubatum

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Mehrzeilige Gerste

Hordeum vulgare

Hordeum marinum

Zweizeilige Gersten

Hordeum distichon

Hordeum depressum

Argentine Barley

Hordeum euclaston

Hordeum arizonicum

Hordeum pusillum

Antarctic Barley

Hordeum pubiflorum

Hordeum brachyantherum

Data verified März 2026

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