yellow foxtail
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yellow foxtail
Setaria pumila
Yellow foxtail is a tall grass that grows in fields and gardens. It has fluffy yellow flower heads that look like little tails waving in the wind. This grass is fun to spot and can be found in many places!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The yellow foxtail is a common grass with distinctive, fuzzy, cylindrical seed heads that are typically yellowish-green, maturing to golden-brown. Its long, slender leaves have a prominent lighter midvein, and the plant often grows in upright clumps, making it stand out among other grasses.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusSetaria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A single plant can produce up to 12,000 tiny seeds!
Its seeds can survive buried in soil for more than 10 years!
The 'bristles' on its seed head are actually sharp, tiny barbs!
This plant is a wild relative of millet, a grain eaten by people!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Hitchhiker
Yellow foxtail's bristly seed heads act like Velcro, clinging to fur or clothes to spread its seeds far and wide.
Ability
Tough Survivor
This grass can grow in poor soils and hot, dry conditions, making it incredibly resilient in many environments.
Ability
Fast Spreader
Yellow foxtail produces thousands of tiny seeds quickly, helping it rapidly colonize new open ground.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-15 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
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 be careful when walking through tall grass; there might be bugs or prickly plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is yellow foxtail?
20-100 cm
How big are the flowers on yellow foxtail?
2-15 cm
When does yellow foxtail bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is yellow foxtail edible?
Yes
Is yellow foxtail toxic?
None
What is yellow foxtail's lifecycle?
Annual
How is yellow foxtail pollinated?
Wind
Where is yellow foxtail usually found?
Grasslands
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