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Avena

Avena

8.1
A group of grasses that includes oats used for food and animal feed
  • noun
  • /əˈviːnə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Avena includes several important crops besides the common oat.

Examples

  • The genus Avena includes several important crops besides the common oat.

  • Researchers studied the drought resistance of Avena plants in various climates.

  • Many breakfast cereals are made from Avena species cultivated around the world.

  • The farmer planted Avena in the spring.

  • Many people enjoy eating Avena for breakfast.

  • Many breakfast cereals are made from Avena species cultivated around the world.

  • Many people enjoy eating Avena for breakfast.

Synonyms

genus Avena
vsAvena
  • Specialized
7.4

A group of grass plants like oats that people grow for their seeds

is the shorter scientific name for that same taxonomic group

Compounds

Avena fatua
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild oat plant that grows as a weed in fields

Avena sativa
  • Specialized
6.9

A grass that farmers grow in cool regions for its edible seeds called oats

genus Avena
  • Specialized
7.4

A group of grass plants like oats that people grow for their seeds

Surface Forms

Avena singular
Avenas plural

Etymology

Avena comes from the old Latin word avena meaning 'oats', and it is the scientific name for the group of grass plants that give us oats. So, when you see Avena, think of the oat you eat for breakfast.