Bulbous Barley

Hordeum bulbosum

Physical Characteristics

Hordeum bulbosum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

S. Europe - Mediterranean.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[105, 177, 183]. The seed can be ground into a flour and used as a cereal in making bread, porridge etc. Root - chewed or occasionally eaten[105, 177, 183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known