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Habitat:The mature oat plant produces the grain you know as [[oats]], often promoted as a food that can lower cholesterol. Oat straw grows in moderate temperatures such as Northern Europe. It grows well in dry wastelands, cultivated ground however, is the green, unripe part of the plant, both leaves and stems, and meadows alike. It is a hardy zone 2-type plant that can be grown in heavier soils although it normally prefers sandy sold as Avena sativa, green oats or loamy soilswild oat extract. It requires good drainage but You can grow find it in a high acid soil. It does require sun, some health food stores and cannot grow in on the shade. Oat straw tolerates drought well. Although it is widely distributed Internet as a cereal crop it is just as often found in garden bedspowder, juice, tincture or planted to prevent soil erosion. The fruit, seeds and straw are typically gathered in Augustas a tea.Plant Description:The oat straw plant is an annual grass. It stands erect with a flat, rough, but elongated leaf. It has a golden seed shaped much like a spindle. It is in flower during June and July. The seeds ripen from August to October. The flowers have both male and female organs, and are pollinated by the wind.Plant Parts Used: Grain, straw, and seed. When the seed is harvested and dried – also in late summer – it can be stored for several years. It has a texture similar to flour and puts forth a mild, creamy flavor.<br>See also :