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Field Foxtail

Alopecurus pratensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Colombia).

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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 pratensis (Field Foxtail)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cola de zorra

French vulpin des prés

German Wiesenfuchsschwanz

Portuguese rabo-de-raposa

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alpine foxtail

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Creeping meadow foxtail

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Least Concern

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Cretan meadow foxtail

Alopecurus creticus

Least Concern

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Little Meadow Foxtail

Alopecurus aequalis

Not Evaluated

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Rendle's meadow foxtail

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Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Field Foxtail?

The scientific name of Field Foxtail is Alopecurus pratensis. It belongs to the genus Alopecurus.

What is the conservation status of Field Foxtail?

Field Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Field Foxtail live?

Field Foxtail is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland.

What family does Field Foxtail belong to?

Field Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis) belongs to the genus Alopecurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Field Foxtail endangered?

No, Field Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Field Foxtail belong to?

Field Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Field Foxtail?

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