Family: Poaceae
Author: Schreb.
Bibliography: Spic. Fl. Lips.: 148 (1771)
Year: 1771
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Hordeum
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: Madeira, Medit. to Europe and Caucasus
Description
Meadow barley, scientifically known as Hordeum secalinum, is a vibrant and resilient species within the family Poaceae. This species was first described by Schreb. in 1771, and its documentation can be found in reference works such as “Spic. Fl. Lips.” at page 148.
Thriving in a range of environments, meadow barley has an expansive habitat, spanning from the lush island of Madeira to the diverse regions of the Mediterranean. Its presence extends across the European continent and reaches into the Caucasus, showcasing its adaptability to various climates and terrains.
Meadow barley is notable for its distinctive attributes common to the Poaceae family. It typically flourishes in temperate zones, making it a familiar sight in meadows and grasslands where it contributes to the biodiversity and stability of these ecosystems. Its growth patterns and robustness make it an essential component of the habitats it occupies, often serving as forage for wildlife and sometimes utilized in agricultural practices.
This species of barley is integral to the natural landscapes of its native ranges, and its historical significance in botanical literature underscores its importance. The detailed observations and studies conducted on Hordeum secalinum have enriched our understanding of plant species distribution and adaptation across different ecological zones.
In summary, meadow barley is not just a plant of considerable ecological value, but also a noteworthy subject in the field of botany, reflecting the intricate and widespread nature of the Poaceae family.
Common Names
Dan: eng-byg
Deu: knotige gerste, roggen-gerste
Nno: engbygg
Nob: engbygg
Eng: false rye barley, knotted barley, meadow barley, false-rye barley
Ces: je
Fra: orge faux-seigle
Lav: rudzu miezis
Nld: veldgerst
Swe: ängskorn
Hun: évelő árpa
Cym: haidd y maes, haiddwellt y gweunydd, haiddwellt y maes, heiddwellt y gweunydd, heiddwellt y maes
En: Meadow barley, False rye barley, Knotted barley, False-rye Barley
Ar: شعير شيلمي
Bg: Ръжевиден ечемик
Ca: Ordi pratense
Cs: Ječmen slanomilný, Je
Da: Eng-byg
Nl: Veldgerst
Fi: Niittyohra
Fr: Orge faux-seigle, Orge faux seigle, Orge noueuse
De: Knotige Gerste, Roggen-Gerste
He: שעורת השיפון
Hu: Évelő árpa
It: Orzo perenne, Segale selvatica
Lv: Rudzu miezis
Nb: Engbygg
Nn: Engbygg
Pl: Jęczmień żytni
Sv: Ängskorn
Cy: Haidd y maes, Haiddwellt y Gweunydd, Haiddwellt y Maes, Heiddwellt y Gweunydd, Heiddwellt y Maes
Synonyms
- Hordeum sibiricum (Link ex Steud.)
- Hordeum rothii (Link)
- Hordeum secalinum var. uniflorum (Lojac.)
- Hordeum pratense (Huds.)
- Hordeum murinum var. secalinum ((Schreb.) Rich.)
- Hordeum secalinum var. pubescens (N.H.F.Desp.)
- Zeocriton secalinum ((Schreb.) P.Beauv.)
- Hordeum pratense var. pubescens (Peterm.)
- Hordeum maximum (Vill.)
- Hordeum murinum subsp. secalinum ((Schreb.) Bonnier & Layens)
- Critesion secalinum ((Schreb.) Á.Löve)
- Zeocriton maritimum (P.Beauv.)
- Hordeum nodosum var. secalinum ((Schreb.) Maire)
- Hordeum secalinum var. angustifolium (J.T.Jansen & Wacht.)
- Hordeum nodosum var. maroccanum (Maire)
- Frumentum pratense (E.H.L.Krause)
- Hordeum pratense var. maritimum ((Roth) Steud.)
- Hordeum secalinum var. maritimum ((Roth) W.D.J.Koch)
- Hordeum secalinum var. distichum (J.T.Jansen & Wacht.)
Distribution
- Algeria (native)
- Belgium (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Corse (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- Denmark (native)
- France (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Greece (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Italy (native)
- Krym (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Madeira (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Poland (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Romania (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Tunisia (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Austria (introduced)
- New Zealand North (introduced)
- New Zealand South (introduced)
- Victoria (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
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Taken Jun 17, 2019 by clement cognet (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 10, 2022 by Stephane Eduardo De Oliveira (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 19, 2007 by Tela Botanica − Valérie BRUNEAU-QUEREY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 27, 2021 by Easger (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Jun 26, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Stephen LEROY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 26, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Stephen LEROY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 26, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Stephen LEROY (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 4, 2015 by Tela Botanica − unknown (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 27, 2021 by Easger (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
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Taken May 29, 2022 by Fred Ethève (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 20, 2022 by Rafał Polański (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 16, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Emmanuel VOCHELET (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 24, 2022 by Stéphane MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jul 15, 1997 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
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Taken Aug 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2001 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Jun 26, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Stephen LEROY (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Jun 15, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2706068)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405352-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Hordeum secalinum Schreb.)