Alopecurus arundinaceus

Alopecurus arundinaceus is a grass.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Alopecurus arundinaceus 11.1 History 11.2 Alopecurus arundinaceus in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Alopecurus arundinaceus was described in 1806 by Jean Louis Marie Poiret. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Alopecurus arundinaceus 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 to a height of approximately 1 meter.They grow at a rapid rate and have a moderate lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Alopecurus arundinaceus is a decidious plant with simple leaves. They are linear.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are yellow. The plants bloom from April to May. The flowers are arranged in spikes.

They develop in spring.

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[edit] Distribution

Alopecurus arundinaceus is native to the whole of Europe, Turkey and north Asia.

[edit] Cultivation

Alopecurus arundinaceus prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C.

The plants are moderately 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 arundinaceus

[edit] History

[edit] Alopecurus arundinaceus 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

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Alopecurus arundinaceusfr:Alopecurus arundinaceus