Poaceae FAMILY

Avena strigosa

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Avena strigosa is an annual grass producing a cluster of erect to ascending stems; it can grow 60 - 120cm tall. A relative of the cultivated oat (Avena sativa), the plant is occasionally cultivated for its edible seed, especially in wetter and cooler climates such as Wales, Scotland and Ireland[ 50 Title Flora Europaea Publication Author ? Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 1964 ISBN - Description An immense work in 6 volumes (including the index). The standard reference flora for Europe, it is very terse though and with very little extra information. Not for the casual reader. , 61 Title A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Publication Author Usher. G. Publisher Constable Year 1974 ISBN 0094579202 Description Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader. ]

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeSouthwest Europe - France, Portugal, Spain, Corsica

HabitatDry wasteland, cultivated ground and meadows, especially on heavier soils[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ].