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Black-grass

Alopecurus myosuroides

Least Concern

About

The Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) is a species in the genus Alopecurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and montane grasslands and shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and montane grasslands and shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Jordan, Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile, Peru).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Alopecurus

Species

Alopecurus myosuroides (Black-grass)

Names in Other Languages

French Vulpin des champs

German Acker Fuschschwanz

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alpine foxtail

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Cretan meadow foxtail

Little Meadow Foxtail

Alopecurus aequalis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-grass?

The scientific name of Black-grass is Alopecurus myosuroides. It belongs to the genus Alopecurus.

What is the conservation status of Black-grass?

Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-grass live?

Black-grass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Jordan, Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile, Peru).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France.

What family does Black-grass belong to?

Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) belongs to the genus Alopecurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Black-grass endangered?

No, Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black-grass belong to?

Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Black-grass?

The closest relatives of Black-grass in the genus Alopecurus include alpine foxtail, bulbous foxtail, Creeping meadow foxtail, Cretan meadow foxtail, Field Foxtail.