Hordeum spontaneum
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass that grows each year from seed. It grows 40-50 cm tall. The leaf blade is 5-10 cm long by 4-6 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in waste places and among stones between 3,500-4,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Africa, Armenia, Asia, Caucasus, Central Asia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, NE Africa, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Grain, seeds, cereal