Meadow Foxtail

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Alopecurus pratensis

Meadow Foxtail, a reference photo
Photo: Olivier vandevelde · CC0 (licence)

Alopecurus pratensis, known as the meadow foxtail or the field meadow foxtail, is a perennial grass belonging to the grass family (Poaceae). It is native to Europe and Asia.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Meadow Foxtail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Poaceae
Species
Alopecurus pratensis

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