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Cretan meadow foxtail

Alopecurus creticus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (bộ Hòa thảo)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Alopecurus
Species
Alopecurus creticus (Cretan meadow foxtail)

Names in Other Languages

Turkish Ada tilkikuyruğu

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 rendlei
Not Evaluated
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Tufted Foxtail
Alopecurus carolinianus
Least Concern
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Water foxtail
Alopecurus geniculatus
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cretan meadow foxtail?
The scientific name of Cretan meadow foxtail is Alopecurus creticus. It belongs to the genus Alopecurus.
What is the conservation status of Cretan meadow foxtail?
Cretan meadow foxtail (Alopecurus creticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cretan meadow foxtail live?
Cretan meadow foxtail is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Cretan meadow foxtail belong to?
Cretan meadow foxtail (Alopecurus creticus) belongs to the genus Alopecurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Cretan meadow foxtail endangered?
No, Cretan meadow foxtail (Alopecurus creticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cretan meadow foxtail belong to?
Cretan meadow foxtail (Alopecurus creticus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of Cretan meadow foxtail?
The closest relatives of Cretan meadow foxtail in the genus Alopecurus include alpine foxtail, Black-grass, Little Meadow Foxtail, Rendle's meadow foxtail, Tufted Foxtail.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Alopecurus — 10 Species

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