Alopecurus pratensis

Meadow Foxtail
Gold Meadow Foxtail Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis)
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Binomial name
Alopecurus pratensis

The Meadow Foxtail or Field Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis) is an annual grass, belonging to the Grass family (Poaceae).

This common perennial is found on grasslands, especially on neutral soils. It can grow to a height of about 110 cm. The stem is erect or geniculate at the base. The leaves are about half a centimeter wide. The spikelets are 4 to 6 mm long. Meadow Foxtail has a cylindrical inflorescence with glumes, about 5-10 mm wide.

It flowers from May to June and often again from August till autumn.