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Creeping meadow foxtail

Alopecurus arundinaceus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Bhutan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Alopecurus

Species

Alopecurus arundinaceus (Creeping meadow foxtail)

Names in Other Languages

French Vulpin Faux Roseau

German Rohr-Fuchsschwanz

Similar Species in Alopecurus

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alpine foxtail

Alopecurus magellanicus

Not Evaluated

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Black-grass

Alopecurus myosuroides

Least Concern

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Little Meadow Foxtail

Alopecurus aequalis

Not Evaluated

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Rendle's meadow foxtail

Alopecurus carolinianus

Least Concern

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Water foxtail

Alopecurus geniculatus

Cretan meadow foxtail

Alopecurus creticus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping meadow foxtail?

The scientific name of Creeping meadow foxtail is Alopecurus arundinaceus. It belongs to the genus Alopecurus.

What is the conservation status of Creeping meadow foxtail?

Creeping meadow foxtail (Alopecurus arundinaceus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Creeping meadow foxtail live?

Creeping meadow foxtail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Bhutan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Bhutan, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, United States.

What family does Creeping meadow foxtail belong to?

Creeping meadow foxtail (Alopecurus arundinaceus) belongs to the genus Alopecurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Creeping meadow foxtail endangered?

No, Creeping meadow foxtail (Alopecurus arundinaceus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Creeping meadow foxtail belong to?

Creeping meadow foxtail (Alopecurus arundinaceus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Creeping meadow foxtail?

The closest relatives of Creeping meadow foxtail in the genus Alopecurus include alpine foxtail, Black-grass, Little Meadow Foxtail, Rendle's meadow foxtail, Tufted Foxtail.