Alopecurus

9.9

A group of grass plants like foxtail, some used in gardens and as weeds

noun
/ˌæloʊˈpɛkjʊrəs/

Specialized

: Alopecurus

Some species of Alopecurus are valued as ornamental grasses in garden landscapes.

Examples

The field was overrun by Alopecurus, making it difficult to grow crops.
The Alopecurus species are often found in wetlands.
Researchers studied the impact of Alopecurus on native meadow ecosystems.
In my garden, I planted several types of Alopecurus.
Some species of Alopecurus are valued as ornamental grasses in garden landscapes.
The field was overrun by Alopecurus, making it difficult to grow crops.
In my garden, I planted several types of Alopecurus.

Compounds

Alopecurus pratensis

Specialized

9.9

A grass that lives many years with soft flower spikes, grown for pasture and hay

Surface Forms

Alopecurus singular

Alopecurus plural

Etymology

The word Alopecurus comes from the Greek parts alopex ('fox') and oura ('tail'), because its flower head looks like a fox's tail. So, Alopecurus names the foxtail grasses you see in fields and gardens, and the name helps you remember their soft, tail-like flower heads.