Hunting at Roadside III #15

Wall barley (Hordeum) is an annual grass common in central, southern and eastern England, and scattered elsewhere. It becomes a major commercial importante as a cereal grain, used as fodder crop and for malting in the production of beer and whiskey.

In addition to its use as a food crop, Wall Barley has also been used for medicinal purposes. The ancient Greeks and Romans used Wall Barley to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory illnesses.