Avena sterilis L. subsp. sterilis

Spikelets 6–8 cm, 3–5-flowered, often drooping. Lemma 25–30 mm, light reddish brown, with dense stiff reddish brown hairs below awn insertion; awn very stout, 60–70 mm. Anthers 3–4 mm.

[From: Edgar and Connor (2000) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 5 (second printing).]