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Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail Barley

Short-lived, self-sowing grass. Fine-textured light green leaves grow in open clumps with pinkish flowers held above foliage. Tolerates many soil conditions including salinity. Native to RI. 1-2'.

Image courtesy of John Hilty, Illinois Wildflowers

Image courtesy of John Hilty, Illinois Wildflowers

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