Stewkley Wildlife Reserve
False Oat
False Oat - Arrhenatherum elatius.
(Elatius means tall)
A native of Europe, classed as fodder, weed, or ornamental plant, it can grow to be 150cm tall.
As fodder it would be grown in a hay meadow as food for domesticated animals.
A common native, deep rooted perennial, very leafy and drought resistant, The stem is 2-3 feet high, witha flower panicle, (cluster of flowers) over 6 to 12 inches.
Grows in nutruient rich soils.
(Elatius means tall)
A native of Europe, classed as fodder, weed, or ornamental plant, it can grow to be 150cm tall.
As fodder it would be grown in a hay meadow as food for domesticated animals.
A common native, deep rooted perennial, very leafy and drought resistant, The stem is 2-3 feet high, witha flower panicle, (cluster of flowers) over 6 to 12 inches.
Grows in nutruient rich soils.