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Avena sativa Oat (1 Page of 5) The Avena sativa plant species is found in N. Europe. A non-persistant relic of cultivation in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oat. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Avena sativa Common Name: Oat Family: Gramineae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.9 Mature Width: 0.1 Habitat: Dry wasteland, cultivated ground and meadows, especially on heavier soils[200].
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in situ in early spring or in the autumn. Only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.
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