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Foxtail Smut

Urocystis alopecuri

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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium and Sweden.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Ustilaginomycetes (Ustilaginomycetes)
Order
Urocystidales (Urocystales)
Family
Urocystidaceae
Genus
Urocystis
Species
Urocystis alopecuri (Foxtail Smut)

Similar Species in Urocystis

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Anemone Smut
Urocystis anemones
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Urocystis agropyri
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Colchicum Smut
Urocystis colchici
Not Evaluated
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False Oat-Grass Smut
Urocystis avenae-elatioris
Not Evaluated
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Meadow Grass Smut
Urocystis poae
Not Evaluated
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Chickweed Wintergreen Smut
Urocystis trientalis
Not Evaluated
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Green Hellebore Smut
Urocystis floccosa
Not Evaluated
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Violet Smut
Urocystis violae
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Foxtail Smut?
The scientific name of Foxtail Smut is Urocystis alopecuri. It belongs to the genus Urocystis.
Where does Foxtail Smut live?
Foxtail Smut is found in Distributed across Belgium and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Sweden.
What family does Foxtail Smut belong to?
Foxtail Smut (Urocystis alopecuri) belongs to the genus Urocystis, which is part of the taxonomic family Urocystidaceae.
What kingdom does Foxtail Smut belong to?
Foxtail Smut (Urocystis alopecuri) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Foxtail Smut?
The closest relatives of Foxtail Smut in the genus Urocystis include Anemone Smut, , Colchicum Smut, False Oat-Grass Smut, Meadow Grass Smut.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Urocystis — 14 Species

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Anemone Smut
Urocystis anemones
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Urocystis agropyri
NE 🐾
Colchicum Smut
Urocystis colchici
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False Oat-Grass Smut
Urocystis avenae-elatioris
NE
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Foxtail Smut
Urocystis alopecuri
NE
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Meadow Grass Smut
Urocystis poae
NE 🐾
Chickweed Wintergreen Smut
Urocystis trientalis
NE 🐾
Green Hellebore Smut
Urocystis floccosa
NE 🐾
Violet Smut
Urocystis violae
NE 🐾
Urocystis occulta
NE 🐾
Urocystis eranthidis
NE 🐾
Onion Smut
Urocystis magica
NE 🐾
Flag smut of wheat
Urocystis tritici
NE 🐾
Bird's-Eye Primrose Smut
Urocystis primulicola
NE
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