Genus Avena Scop.

Homonym Avena L.

Synonym of Lagurus L.


Summary
Genus number:
22686
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)
Subfamily:
Pooideae
Tribe:
Poeae
Subtribe:
Aveninae
Accession count:

28280 (21503  active, 20582  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
an illegitimate later homonym (Madrid ICN Art. 53) of Avena L. (1753) that is unavailable for use

There are no associated species records for this genus in GRIN.

Synonyms

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Typical panicles

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References:
  1. Brummitt, R. K. 1992. Vascular plant families and genera
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=22686. Accessed 10 May 2026.