Naked Oat
Avena nuda
- Native to:
- Austria, Belgium, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Switzerland
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Avena
- Species:
- Avena nuda
- USDA Symbol:
- AVNU2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- green, tan
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- moderate moisture
- Notes:
- prefers temperate climates with adequate rainfall
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 5–10 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at cool temperatures (10-15°C). Hulless trait makes germination faster than hulled oat varieties.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI