Alopecurus alpinus
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Liliopsida Subclassis: Commelinidae Superordo: Poanae Ordo: Poales |
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Alopecurus alpinus is a grass.
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[edit] Naming
Alopecurus alpinus was described in 1803 by James Edward Smith. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Alopecurus alpinus is a species in the genus Alopecurus (foxtail grass) which contains 36 species and belongs to the family of the Poaceae (Grass Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The plants grow at a moderate rate and have a short lifespan.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Alopecurus alpinus is a decidious plant with simple leaves. They are linear.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The plants bloom from April to May. The flowers are arranged in spikes.
They develop in spring.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
[edit] Cultivation
Alopecurus alpinus prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C.
The plants are only slightly drought tolerant. They will do quite well even in anaerobic soils and are moderately tolerant of limy conditions.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Alopecurus alpinus
[edit] History
[edit] Alopecurus alpinus in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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