Common Oat
Scientific Name: Avena sativa
Plant Family: Poaceae
Native Region: Mediterranean Basin and Middle East

Brief Description
A cereal grain that grows as a tall, green annual grass. It features long, blade-like leaves and distinctive drooping, branched seed heads known as panicles containing the edible grains.
Care Instructions
Oats thrive in full sun and well-draining soil. They require regular watering during the seedling stage but are moderately drought-tolerant as they mature. They are typically sown in early spring for summer harvest.
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2026-04-05T13:12:30.752353