297 Helictotrichon pubescens (Huds.) Bess.

Syn.: int. al. Avena pubescens Huds., Avenula pubescens (Huds.) Dum.

This species occurs mainly in Eurasia. Its dispersal has been favoured by clearings in the rural landscape. It has been introduced into eastern N. America (more than the map shows) and New Zealand. Cf. also Meusel et al. 1965, map p. 45.