Avena sp.
Family : Poaceae
"Oat"
39/119 : Native and escape
It has not been possible to distinguish between A. fatua and A. sativa in all cases. Avena sativa is found frequently as a roadside plant from seed spilt in transport and from bird-seed. Avena fatua is a common weed of cerial crops.

R Middleton 2000

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