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Avena is a genus of Eurasian and African plants [5] in the grass family. Collectively known as the oats , they include some species which have been cultivated for thousands of years as a food source for humans and livestock. [ 6 ]
Avena sterilis is a stout, broad-leaved grass that grows up to 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) tall. At maturity, it has leaf blades that are up to 60 cm (24 in) long, and 6–14 mm (0.24–0.55 in) wide. At maturity, it has leaf blades that are up to 60 cm (24 in) long, and 6–14 mm (0.24–0.55 in) wide.