species

Alopecurus geniculatus

marsh foxtail · water foxtail

Alopecurus geniculatus

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Alopecurus geniculatus belongs to the family Poaceae, also known as marsh foxtail or water foxtail, native to the UK. It reaches 60 cm tall and 10 cm across. It grows in full sun, where the ground is neutral and in well drained or moist conditions. It tolerates coastal exposure.

Assembled from the attributes recorded below.

What this plant needs

Size at maturity
60 cm tall × 10 cm across
Aspect
Full sun
Acidity
Neutral
Moisture
Well drained, Moist
Coastal
Tolerates salt wind
In the UK
Native

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Record data from biflora (387091-1), under OGL-UK-3.0.