Family:

Poaceae

Habitat:

Ruderal meadow

Growth habit:

cluster-like

Plant size:

20 - 40 cm

Flower colour:

green

Flowering time

mostly from May to October

Leaf characteristics:

simple lanceolate, alternate

Flower characteristics:

Spike, 5 - 12 cm long

Fruits:

single-seeded, closed fruits (caryopses)

Special features:

The edible seeds are very small, which led to the name of the plant species - barley for mice