Meadow Foxtail
Prairies near Herent, Belgium (July, 2012).
Perennial grass. It flowers from April until June. It can grow to a height of about 110 cm. The stem is erect at the base. The leaves are about 5 mm wide and hairless. Meadow Foxtail has a cylindrical inflorescence.
Habitat:
It is native to Europe and Asia.This common plant is found on grasslands, especially on neutral soils. It is found on moist, fertile soils, but avoids waterlogged, light or dry soils.
''Alopecurus pratensis'', known as the meadow foxtail or the field meadow foxtail, is a perennial grass belonging to the grass family . It is native to Europe and Asia.