Barley
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Barley
Hordeum vulgare
Barley is a tall grass that grows in fields. It is one of the oldest crops in the world and is used to make bread and beer!
Habitat: Farms and fields
Appearance
The Barley has long, slender green leaves and tall stems topped with distinctive, bristly seed heads called 'awns.' These awns give the plant a bearded appearance, often varying from green to golden-yellow as they ripen.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusHordeum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Barley grains are super chewy and can make your soup extra hearty and yummy!
Barley was one of the first grains ever farmed by humans, thousands of years ago!
Long ago, people in some lands used barley grains as a form of ancient money!
This amazing grain is used to make malt, a key ingredient in some sweet drinks!
Special abilities
Ability
Cold Conqueror
Barley can withstand colder temperatures and shorter growing seasons than many other cereals, helping it thrive in diverse climates.
Ability
Quick Sprout
Barley has a fast growth cycle, allowing farmers to harvest it quickly, even in regions with short summers.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-120 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Self
Ecological connections
eaten by
Human
Homo sapiens
A staple food used in many human diets.
eaten by
Cattle
Bos taurus
Main feed for cattle on farms.
eaten by
Sheep
Ovis aries
Provides nutrition for grazing sheep.
eaten by
Brown Rat
Rattus norvegicus
Rodents like rats often consume barley grains.
Traits
Grain Crop
This human use trait denotes species cultivated as grain crops, harvested for their edible dry seeds (grains), which are a staple food source.
Agricultural
This human use trait describes species cultivated or domesticated by humans for agricultural purposes, including crops and livestock.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Also known as
Barleycorn
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Barley?
50-120 cm
When does Barley bloom?
Early summer
Is Barley edible?
Yes
Is Barley toxic?
None
What is Barley's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Barley pollinated?
Self
Where is Barley usually found?
Farms and fields
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