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Meadow Foxtail
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Meadow Foxtail
Alopecurus pratensis
Meadow Foxtail is a grassy plant that grows in fields and meadows. It has soft, fluffy flower heads that look like little tails, making it fun to spot in nature!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Meadow Foxtail is a tall, slender grass, often reaching a meter high, with soft, dense, cylindrical flower heads. These fuzzy spikes, resembling a fox's tail, can appear greenish-grey or purplish and feel very soft to the touch.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusAlopecurus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its name comes from its fluffy flower head, just like a fox's tail!
Meadow Foxtail can grow back quickly after animals munch on it!
This grass is super important food for cows and sheep.
You can often find it waving in the breeze in your local park.
Special abilities
Ability
Wind Whisperer
Meadow Foxtail can spread its pollen far and wide using the wind, ensuring its seeds can grow in many new places.
Ability
Tough Roots
Meadow Foxtail has strong, creeping roots (rhizomes) that help it quickly spread and recover, even after being grazed or mowed.
Ability
Water Lover
Meadow Foxtail can thrive in damp soils, allowing it to grow lush and strong where other grasses might struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
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Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Grass-Like
Grass-like plants are herbaceous plants that visually resemble true grasses, typically having long, narrow leaves.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always stay on paths and don't pick plants unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Meadow Foxtail?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Meadow Foxtail?
3-10 cm
When does Meadow Foxtail bloom?
Spring to early Summer
Is Meadow Foxtail edible?
No
Is Meadow Foxtail toxic?
None
What is Meadow Foxtail's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Meadow Foxtail pollinated?
Wind
Where is Meadow Foxtail usually found?
Grasslands
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