Avena is a genus of grass plants collectively known as the oats.

Avena may also refer to: Places Avena, formerly an independent village, now a frazione (municipal subdivision) of Papasidero, a comune in southern Italy Avena, Spanish Abena, an Aragonese village incorporated into the municipality of Jaca in northern Aragon, Spain Avena, Illinois, an unincorporated community Avena Township, Fayette County, Illinois, a township Avena, a populated place in San Joaquin County, California Avenas, a former commune of the Rhône department in eastern France Avène (Languedocien: Avèna), commune in the Hérault department in southern France

People Cristina D'Avena (1964-), Italian singer and actress Blas Avena (1983–2016), American professional mixed martial artist

Other uses Avena (drink), a beverage prepared with oatmeal and milk Avenà, a red Italian wine grape

See also Wild Oats (disambiguation)