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Foxtail barley

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 (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Poales (Grasses)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Species

Hordeum jubatum (Foxtail barley)

Names in Other Languages

French Orge barbue

German Mähnen-Gerste

Portuguese Cevada-de-jardim

Similar Species in Hordeum

Antarctic Barley

Hordeum pubiflorum

Argentine Barley

Hordeum euclaston

Hordeum arizonicum

Near Threatened

Hordeum distichon

Hordeum bulbosum

Hordeum vulgare

Hordeum pusillum

Hordeum depressum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Foxtail barley?

The scientific name of Foxtail barley is Hordeum jubatum. It belongs to the genus Hordeum.

Where does Foxtail barley live?

Foxtail barley 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 Foxtail barley belong to?

Foxtail barley (Hordeum jubatum) belongs to the genus Hordeum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Foxtail barley belong to?

Foxtail barley (Hordeum jubatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Foxtail barley?

The closest relatives of Foxtail barley in the genus Hordeum include Antarctic Barley, Argentine Barley, Arizona Barley, Barley, Bulbous barley.

Native Range — 34 Countries

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Genus Hordeum — 13 Species

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Antarctic Barley

Hordeum pubiflorum

Argentine Barley

Hordeum euclaston

Hordeum arizonicum

Hordeum distichon

Hordeum bulbosum

Hordeum vulgare

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Foxtail barley

Hordeum jubatum

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Hordeum pusillum

Hordeum depressum

Hordeum secalinum

Hordeum brachyantherum

Hordeum murinum

Hordeum marinum

Data verified March 2026

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