Animated Oat

September 25th’s Plant: Animated Oat Description of Animated Oat Animated Oat, scientifically known as Avena sterilis, is a fascinating species of grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. Despite its name, it is not actually animated in the literal sense, but rather earns this moniker from its unique seed dispersal mechanism that gives it an appearance of movement. Physical Characteristics: Growth Habit: Animated Oat is an annual grass that typically grows to a height of 30-150 cm (1-5 feet)....