Alopecurus saccatus
Alopecurus saccatus is a species of grass known by the common name Pacific foxtail, or Pacific meadow foxtail.
| Alopecurus saccatus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Pooideae |
| Genus: | Alopecurus |
| Species: | A. saccatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Alopecurus saccatus Vasey | |
| Synonyms | |
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Alopecurus howellii | |
It is native the west coast of the United States from Washington to California, where it grows in moist areas at low elevations.
Description
Alopecurus saccatus is an annual bunchgrass, forming tufts of stout, erect stems up to about 45 centimeters in maximum height. Leaves are up to 12 or 13 centimeters long.
The inflorescence is a dense panicle up to 6 or 7 centimeters long which blooms in yellow to reddish brown anthers.
External links
- Calflora Database: Alopecurus saccatus (Pacific foxtail)
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Alopecurus saccatus
- USDA Plants Profile for Alopecurus saccatus (Pacific foxtail)
- Grass Manual Treatment
- UC Photos gallery — Alopecurus saccatus
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