Animated oat

Avena sterilis L., commonly known as Animated oat, is a grass weed with edible seeds. It is widely distributed across regions including Ontario, Quebec, Madeira, BR, Corvo Island, Faial Island, Flores Island, Graciosa Island, Pico Island, Santa Maria Island, Terceira Island, Desertas, Madeira Island, ZA, CL, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, and GB. The species was first described in 1762. Its panicle exhibits noticeable movement when exposed to wind, a characteristic reflected in many of its common names.