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Cretan meadow foxtail
Scientific Name: Alopecurus creticus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cretan Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus creticus)
The Cretan meadow foxtail, scientifically known as Alopecurus creticus, is a species of foxtail grass. It is also commonly referred to as just Cretan meadow foxtail.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Alopecurus creticus
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Alopecurus agrestis var. creticus (Trin.) Marches.
Distribution and Habitat
Alopecurus creticus is native to several regions, including:
- Bulgaria
- Serbia
- Macedonia
- Greece
- East Aegean Islands
- Crete
- Turkey (specifically, Istanbul)
- Also found in Mexico and the United States.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Alopecurus creticus is an annual graminoid, meaning it completes its life cycle within one year.
- It is a bunchgrass, forming clumps or tufts.
- Requires bright, direct sunlight.
Related Species
- Alopecurus carolinianus (Carolina foxtail, tufted meadow-foxtail)
- Alopecurus aequalis (Marsh Meadow-Foxtail)
- Alopecurus pratensis (Meadow Foxtail)
- Alopecurus myosuroides (Slender Meadow Foxtail)
Further Information
For more information, you can refer to the following resources:
- Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Alopecurus creticus.
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.