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Tufted Foxtail

Alopecurus carolinianus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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 carolinianus (Tufted Foxtail)

Names in Other Languages

French vulpin de Caroline

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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bulbous foxtail
Alopecurus bulbosus
Extinct
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Creeping meadow foxtail
Alopecurus arundinaceus
Least Concern
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Cretan meadow foxtail
Alopecurus creticus
Least Concern
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Field Foxtail
Alopecurus pratensis
Least Concern
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Little Meadow Foxtail
Alopecurus aequalis
Not Evaluated
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Rendle's meadow foxtail
Alopecurus rendlei
Not Evaluated
View all species in Alopecurus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tufted Foxtail?
The scientific name of Tufted Foxtail is Alopecurus carolinianus. It belongs to the genus Alopecurus.
What is the conservation status of Tufted Foxtail?
Tufted Foxtail (Alopecurus carolinianus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tufted Foxtail live?
Tufted Foxtail is found in Distributed across Belgium, Canada, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom.
What family does Tufted Foxtail belong to?
Tufted Foxtail (Alopecurus carolinianus) belongs to the genus Alopecurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Tufted Foxtail endangered?
No, Tufted Foxtail (Alopecurus carolinianus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tufted Foxtail belong to?
Tufted Foxtail (Alopecurus carolinianus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Tufted Foxtail?
The closest relatives of Tufted Foxtail in the genus Alopecurus include alpine foxtail, Black-grass, bulbous foxtail, Creeping meadow foxtail, Cretan meadow foxtail.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Alopecurus — 10 Species

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alpine foxtail
Alopecurus magellanicus
NE 🐾
Black-grass
Alopecurus myosuroides
LC 🐾
bulbous foxtail
Alopecurus bulbosus
EX 🐾
Creeping meadow foxtail
Alopecurus arundinaceus
LC 🐾
Cretan meadow foxtail
Alopecurus creticus
LC 🐾
Field Foxtail
Alopecurus pratensis
LC 🐾
Little Meadow Foxtail
Alopecurus aequalis
NE 🐾
Rendle's meadow foxtail
Alopecurus rendlei
NE
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Tufted Foxtail
Alopecurus carolinianus
LC
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Water foxtail
Alopecurus geniculatus
LC
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