Hordeum lechleri is a species of grass of the order Poales. The plant is found in southern Chile and Argentina, and in the Falkland Islands. It is very prevalent in these areas, and can subsist in both fresh and salt water environments. It tends to grow in river valleys and meadows. The plant's genetics have led it to be considered as a gene donor for future crop improvement.[1]

Hordeum lechleri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Hordeum
Species:
H. lechleri
Binomial name
Hordeum lechleri
(Steud.) Schenck

References edit

  1. ^ a b Rhodes, L.; Bradley, I.; Maxted, N. (2016). "Hordeum lechleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T21344810A21413495. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T21344810A21413495.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.