Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  Avena Sativa - Oats

Botanical Names

avena sativa

Common Names

oat straw, groats, oat grass, wild grass, oats, wild oats, common oat

Plant Description

Avena Sativa, oats, is a tufted and tall annual green grass that is grown in temperate regions throughout the world. It grows to 1.5 meters high and flowers in the summer.

Parts of Avena Sativa (Oats) Used in Dietary Supplements

The rapidly dried grassy parts of the Avena Sativa plant, called oat straw, are commonly used in herbal supplements.