- Source: Alopecurus carolinianus
Alopecurus carolinianus is a species of grass known by the common names Carolina foxtail and tufted foxtail.
Distribution
It is native to much of North America, including most of the United States and western Canada. It may be an introduced species in many areas, however. It is most common in moist areas.
Description
This is an annual bunchgrass forming tufts of erect stems up to about half a meter tall. The leaves are 8 to 15 centimeters in maximum length. The inflorescence is dense, cylindrical, and only a few centimeters long. It blooms in yellow to bright orange anthers.
References
Everitt, J.H., Drawe, D.L., Little, C.R., and Lonard, R.I. 2011. Grasses of South Texas. Texas Tech University Press, Lubbock, Texas. 336 pp. (ISBN 978-0-89672-668-0)
External links
Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Alopecurus carolinianus
USDA Plants Profile for Alopecurus carolinianus
Grass Manual Treatment
UC Photos gallery — Alopecurus carolinianus
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Alopecurus carolinianus
- Alopecurus
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