Volunteer barley (suppression)

An annual weed, reproducing by seeds. The stems are smooth. Plants may consist of many tillers. The leaf blades are wide and smooth. A membranous ligule is present. Large whitish auricles are also present at the collar and clasp the stem. The flowers occur in a spike. The seeds are white to yellowish in colour, approximately 8 mm long x 4 mm wide and taper toward the ends.