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Ethiopian Oat

Avena abyssinica

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Australia.

🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Avena

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Algerian Oat
Avena byzantina
Not Evaluated
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Animated oat
Avena sterilis
Not Evaluated
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Black oats
Avena strigosa
Extinct
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Common oat
Avena sativa
Not Evaluated
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Common Wild Oats
Avena fatua
Least Concern
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hull-less oat
Avena nuda
Not Evaluated
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short oat
Avena brevis
Not Evaluated
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Slender oat
Avena barbata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ethiopian Oat?
The scientific name of Ethiopian Oat is Avena abyssinica. It belongs to the genus Avena.
What is the conservation status of Ethiopian Oat?
Ethiopian Oat (Avena abyssinica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ethiopian Oat live?
Ethiopian Oat is found in Found in Australia.. Countries include Australia.
What family does Ethiopian Oat belong to?
Ethiopian Oat (Avena abyssinica) belongs to the genus Avena, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Ethiopian Oat endangered?
No, Ethiopian Oat (Avena abyssinica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ethiopian Oat belong to?
Ethiopian Oat (Avena abyssinica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Ethiopian Oat?
The closest relatives of Ethiopian Oat in the genus Avena include Algerian Oat, Animated oat, Black oats, Common oat, Common Wild Oats.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Avena — 9 Species

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Algerian Oat
Avena byzantina
NE 🐾
Animated oat
Avena sterilis
NE 🐾
Black oats
Avena strigosa
EX 🐾
Common oat
Avena sativa
NE 🐾
Common Wild Oats
Avena fatua
LC
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Ethiopian Oat
Avena abyssinica
LC
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hull-less oat
Avena nuda
NE 🐾
short oat
Avena brevis
NE 🐾
Slender oat
Avena barbata
NE
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