Barley, Hordeum vulgare
Item
Title
Barley, Hordeum vulgare
Description
Once harvested in ancient Egypt for bread and beer, barley is now a major global grain. It can be planted at various times during the year, allowing it to become a year-round staple in many diets. Barley was so historically valuable that it was considered to be the very first form of currency. What would you trade for barley?
Creator
Artist/Collector
Hur. H. Smith
Date
Date Collected
30 November 1909
Spatial Coverage
Location
Oregon, USA
Medium
Medium/Material
Two Photographs
Rights Holder
Credit Line
© The Field Museum, Cat. No. 272436
