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Water foxtail

Alopecurus geniculatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Malaysia), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile, Ecuador).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Alopecurus

Species

Alopecurus geniculatus (Water foxtail)

Names in Other Languages

French vulpin genouillé

German Geknieter Fuchsschwanz

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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

Creeping meadow foxtail

Alopecurus arundinaceus

Least Concern

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Cretan meadow foxtail

Alopecurus creticus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water foxtail?

The scientific name of Water foxtail is Alopecurus geniculatus. It belongs to the genus Alopecurus.

What is the conservation status of Water foxtail?

Water foxtail (Alopecurus geniculatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Water foxtail live?

Water foxtail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Malaysia), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Iceland, Malaysia.

What family does Water foxtail belong to?

Water foxtail (Alopecurus geniculatus) belongs to the genus Alopecurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Water foxtail endangered?

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

What kingdom does Water foxtail belong to?

Water foxtail (Alopecurus geniculatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Water foxtail?

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