Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Alopecurus   Foxtail Grass
About 25-50 species of annual or mostly perennial grasses distributed throughout the north temperate zone. Tribe Aveneae.

Scientific Name: Alopecurus pratensis L.
Common Name(s): Meadow Foxtail, Golden Foxtail Grass, Yellow Foxtail Grass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description: Introduced pasture grass widely used as a hay grass on wet soils. Well adapted to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

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Caption: Illustration of meadow foxtail detailing its panicle inflorescence, lemma and awn. ID: Hrb-ALOPR-001 Source: 35mm slide (illustration) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescence, mature

Caption: Meadow foxtail that is approximately 2.5 feet tall and has flowering panicle inflorescence. ID: Hrb-ALOPR-002 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescence