Highland barley is a kind of millet, belonging to Gramineae and Barley. Because its inner and outer glumes are separated and the seeds inside are exposed, it is also called rye, yuan wheat and rice wheat. It is the main food of Tibetan people.

Function of highland barley

Highland barley is rich in nutrition, and eating it often can avoid high cholesterol. In addition, highland barley is rich in brass-like substances, which has a good effect on regulating capillaries.

Highland barley growing place

Highland barley has strong cold tolerance and wide adaptability, and is suitable for growing in the cold climate of plateau. It is often cultivated in northwest and southwest provinces of China, and mainly produced in Tibet, Qinghai, Sichuan and Yunnan.

Appearance and pictures of highland barley

The height of highland barley can reach 100 cm, the three stems are erect, the surface is smooth, the leaf sheath is smooth, the tongue is membranous, the leaves are slightly rough, the spikes are yellow-brown or purple-brown, the top is gradually pointed in an awn shape, the top of the lemma extends, and there are fine bristles on both sides.