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Hordeum depressum
Hordeum depressum (Scribn. & J.G. Sm.) Rydb.
Alkali Barley, Dwarf Barley, Low Barley
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Critesion depressum
USDA Symbol: HODE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , OR , SC , WACanada: BC
Native Habitat: Vernal pools and ephemeral habitats, often in alkaline soil.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Hordeum depressum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hordeum depressum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hordeum depressum
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR