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foxtail pricklegrass
Scientific Name: Crypsis alopecuroides
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Foxtail Pricklegrass (Crypsis alopecuroides)
Crypsis alopecuroides, commonly known as foxtail pricklegrass, is a species of grass with a widespread distribution. This annual grass is often found in various habitats, and its presence and growth habits are of interest to gardeners and ecologists alike.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crypsis alopecuroides (Piller & Mitterp.) Schrad.
- Common Names: Foxtail pricklegrass, foxtail timothy, prickle grass
- Genus: Crypsis Aiton
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Synonyms: Information suggests that Crypsis alopecuroides may have alternative names, but they are not explicitly listed in the provided text.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
- The species has also been found in Italy (Lago di Canterno) and France (Jura).
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Graminoid, annual.
- Culms: (3)5-75 cm tall, rarely branched above the base.
- Sheaths: Glabrous.
- Collars: Glabrous.
- Ligules: 0.2-1 mm long.
- Blades: 5-12 cm long, 1.2-2.5 mm wide.
Ecological Role
- Classified as an exotic (non-native) species in some regions.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CRAL2
- Discover Life: Offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Crypsis alopecuroides.
- CalPhotos: Features photographs of Crypsis alopecuroides by Doreen L. Smith.
- TERMIUM: The Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.