Alopecurus aequalis facts for kids
Alopecurus aequalis is a common type of grass often called shortawn foxtail or orange foxtail. It grows naturally across many cool parts of the Northern Hemisphere, from Europe and Asia to North America. You can find it in many different kinds of places.
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Alopecurus
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What is Shortawn Foxtail?
This grass is a bunchgrass, meaning it grows in clumps. It can look a bit different depending on where it grows. Its stems stand straight up, reaching from about 10 to 70 centimeters tall.
The leaves are usually short, less than 10 centimeters long. The flowers grow in a cylinder shape, a few centimeters long. These flowers have parts called anthers that can be white, yellow, or even bright orange.
Where Does it Grow?
One special type of this grass, called var. sonomensis, is very rare. It is only found in California, USA. Because it is so rare, the United States government has listed it as an endangered species. This means it is at risk of disappearing forever.
See also
In Spanish: Cola de zorra acuática para niños
