Barley (jau)

Catalogue Type
Seed Catalogue
Scientific Name
Hordeum vulgare
Family
Poaceae
Distinguishing Characters
i) Barley is light tan to yellowish color spindle shaped.
ii) Stem of barley are erect and grow to 60 – 120 cm tall with few leaves , which is alternate.
iii) Barley has long, smooth, sharp pointed auricles which tends to clasp or overlap but ligule are short and membrane like.
Photo of Seed