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hordeum pusillum

 

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Noun hordeum pusillum has 1 sense
  1. little barley, Hordeum pusillum - annual barley native to western North America and widespread in southern United States and tropical America
    --1 is a kind of barley

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Hordeum pusillum

Description:

Hordeum pusillum is a species of grass commonly known as little barley. It is a member of the Poaceae family and is native to North America. This annual plant has slender stems and produces spikelets with small, grain-like seeds.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Plant:

Little barley (Hordeum pusillum) is a type of grass found in North America, which is often considered a weed due to its ability to invade agricultural fields.

Example sentence: The farmer had trouble controlling the spread of little barley in his cornfield.

2. Noun - Seeds:

The seeds of Hordeum pusillum are commonly referred to as little barley as well. These small, grain-like seeds can be used for various purposes, including birdfeed or in the production of malt.

Example sentence: The bird feeder was filled with a mixture of seeds, including little barley.

3. Adjective - Popular:

The popular usage of hordeum pusillum refers to its identification as little barley, a common term used among botanists, farmers, and gardeners to describe this species.

Example sentence: Little barley is a popular grass species found in North America.

4. Adjective - Local:

When used as local, hordeum pusillum can indicate the specific presence or preference of little barley in a particular region or locality.

Example sentence: Little barley is a local grass species commonly found in the Great Plains region of North America.

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