Alopecurus (weeds)
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Alopecurus aequalis in Switzerland (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Michael Jutzi
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author(s): Michael Jutzi
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Alopecurus L. - (foxtail grasses)
The genus contains more than 30 species of grasses and is widely distributed. The species are fodder plants and ornamentals, but several are important weeds like blackgrass which can be a problem in cereals and other crops. The pollen can cause allergies.
The plants can grow up to 1 meter high and are characterized by their cylindrical and elongated inflorescences containing many flowers. The spikelets are articulated below the glumes.
For details see the respective page in Wikipedia.
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
