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
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 | 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
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