Photo of Plantae: Wild oats (species: Avena fatua) (Gaia Guide)

Wild oats (Avena fatua)

© Matt Lavin

In addition to roadsides, Avena fatua commonly grows in and around cropland settings, such as in this field of wheat. The florets have dispersed and only the faded glumes persist.

Photo taken on 20 Aug 2009

Photograph location coordinates are 45.728817:-111.02107.