Oats, also known as brome and wild wheat, belong to the monocotyledonous plant class, Gramineae, Poaceae, and Oat genus. It is an annual herbaceous plant that is edible and has a high nutritional value. Oats are a plant that likes to grow in cold, dry and sunny environments. It is mainly concentrated in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere and is distributed in areas with an altitude of about 2,000 meters and more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year.

Oat plant categories

Oats, also known as brome and wild wheat, belong to the monocotyledonous plant class, Gramineae, Poaceae, and Oat genus. It is an annual Herbs are edible and have high nutritional value.

Where oats grow

Oats like a cold, dry, and sunny growing environment. They are mainly concentrated in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere and are distributed at an altitude of about 2,000 meters with annual sunshine hours. For areas with more than 3,000 hours, the main production areas are Hebei, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Shaanxi and other places.

What oats look like

Oats are an annual herb. The stems of the plant are upright, smooth and hairless, with a height of about 60-120 cm. The leaf sheaths are loose and the leaves are flat and long. The panicles spread out at about 10-30 cm and are pyramid-shaped. The flowering and fruiting period is from April to September every year.

The functions and uses of oats

1. Edible food

Oats are a common food that is rich in nutritional value and rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Substances, amino acids, dietary fiber and other ingredients can supplement the various nutrients needed by the human body.

2. Health care

Oats also have certain health effects. According to clinical trial results, regular consumption of oats can lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar, and improve constipation.