Poaceae Hordeum vulgare L.
Common Barley
Yuki - Food, Substitution Food
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 313
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Hordeum vulgare L.
Scientific name: Hordeum vulgare L.
USDA symbol: HOVU (
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Common names: Common Barley
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Substitution Food
Notes: Seeds parched and used as a substitute for coffee.
RECRD: 43146 id: 17410