Alopecurus

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Alopecurus

Description Alopecurus is a genus of grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. The name Alopecurus is derived from the Greek words “alopekis” meaning “fox” and “oura” meaning “tail,” referring to the fox-like appearance of the flower heads. There are over 100 species of Alopecurus, which are distributed throughout the temperate regions of the world. These grasses are typically annual…