Egyptian Barley

Hordeum trifurcatum

Physical Characteristics

Hordeum trifurcatum is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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

N. Africa to W. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[46, 61, 177]. The seed can be ground into a flour and used as a cereal in making bread, porridge etc[183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known