Genus Alopecurus L.


Summary
Genus number:
445
Last updated:
26 April 2022
Family:
Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)
Subfamily:
Pooideae
Tribe:
Poeae
Subtribe:
Alopecurinae
Common name(s):

foxtail
Accession count:

366 (292  active, 162  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:


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Spikelets and/or florets

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References:
  1. Don, R. & S. Ducournau. 2018. International Seed Testing Association handbook on seedling evaluation Appendix 2:A2-1.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=445. Accessed 6 October 2026.