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Mouse barley

Hordeum murinum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (20 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

French orge queue-de-rat
German Maeuse Gerste
Portuguese cevada-dos-ratos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mouse barley?
The scientific name of Mouse barley is Hordeum murinum. It belongs to the genus Hordeum.
What is the conservation status of Mouse barley?
Mouse barley (Hordeum murinum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mouse barley live?
Mouse barley is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (20 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark.
What family does Mouse barley belong to?
Mouse barley (Hordeum murinum) belongs to the genus Hordeum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Mouse barley endangered?
No, Mouse barley (Hordeum murinum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mouse barley belong to?
Mouse barley (Hordeum murinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Mouse barley?
The closest relatives of Mouse barley in the genus Hordeum include Antarctic Barley, Argentine Barley, Arizona Barley, Common barley, Foxtail barley.

Native Range — 31 Countries

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