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Barley

Hordeum distichon

Not Evaluated

About

The Barley (Hordeum distichon) is a species in the genus Hordeum. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Turkey), Europe (21 countries), and South America (Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Hordeum
Species
Hordeum distichon (Barley)

Names in Other Languages

French Orge
German Zweizeilige Gersten

Similar Species in Hordeum

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Antarctic Barley
Hordeum pubiflorum
Not Evaluated
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Argentine Barley
Hordeum euclaston
Not Evaluated
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Arizona Barley
Hordeum arizonicum
Near Threatened
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Bulbous barley
Hordeum bulbosum
Not Evaluated
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Common barley
Hordeum vulgare
Not Evaluated
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Foxtail barley
Hordeum jubatum
Not Evaluated
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Little Barley
Hordeum pusillum
Not Evaluated
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Low Barley
Hordeum depressum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barley?
The scientific name of Barley is Hordeum distichon. It belongs to the genus Hordeum.
Where does Barley live?
Barley is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Turkey), Europe (21 countries), and South America (Ecuador).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Greece, Iceland.
What family does Barley belong to?
Barley (Hordeum distichon) belongs to the genus Hordeum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Barley belong to?
Barley (Hordeum distichon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Barley?
The closest relatives of Barley in the genus Hordeum include Antarctic Barley, Argentine Barley, Arizona Barley, Bulbous barley, Common barley.

Native Range — 24 Countries

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Genus Hordeum — 13 Species

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Antarctic Barley
Hordeum pubiflorum
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Argentine Barley
Hordeum euclaston
NE 🐾
Arizona Barley
Hordeum arizonicum
NT
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Barley
Hordeum distichon
NE
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Bulbous barley
Hordeum bulbosum
NE 🐾
Common barley
Hordeum vulgare
NE 🐾
Foxtail barley
Hordeum jubatum
NE 🐾
Little Barley
Hordeum pusillum
NE 🐾
Low Barley
Hordeum depressum
LC 🐾
meadow barley
Hordeum secalinum
LC 🐾
Meadow barley
Hordeum brachyantherum
NE 🐾
Mouse barley
Hordeum murinum
LC 🐾
Seaside barley
Hordeum marinum
EX
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