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Meadow Foxtail (666 words) |
 | Meadow foxtail is a native to temperate Europe and Asia where it has been widely used as a hay grass for wetlands since 1750. |
 | Meadow foxtail is a long-lived perennial with short, weak rhizomes. |
 | Meadow foxtail does best where the climate is moist and cool; however, it is not sensitive to heat and cold, surviving in areas with summer temperatures at or above 100, or in areas with winter temperatures consistently below zero. |
| Creeping Meadow Foxtail Plant Guide | Grass Plant Guides (1991 words) |
 | Creeping foxtail is palatable to all classes of livestock. |
 | Creeping foxtail is a close relative of meadow foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis) and can be distinguished by having broader leaves (8-12 mm vs. 4-8 mm) and a dark purplish inflorescence. |
 | Adaptation Creeping foxtail is adapted to cold temperatures and wet conditions. |