Hordeum pusillum Nutt.

Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA SCS, 1989, Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plan
©Larry Allain. Provided by USGS National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC)
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Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950
USDA NRCS, Wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species.. Provided by NRCS Nationa

Plant Details

Scientific Name: Hordeum pusillum Nutt.
Family Name: Poaceae Barnhart - Grass family
Common Name: little barley
Symbol: HOPU
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:54 a.m.

Duration

  • Annual

Growth Habits

  • Graminoid

Synonyms

  • Critesion pusillum (Nutt.) Á. Löve
  • Hordeum pusillum Nutt. var. pubens Hitchc.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FACU FACU FAC FACU FAC FAC FACU

Species Range Map