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Alopecurus saccatus
Alopecurus saccatus Vasey
Pacific Foxtail, Pacific Meadow Foxtail
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Alopecurus howellii
USDA Symbol: ALSA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , OR , WANative Habitat: Moist open meadows, valley plains, and vernal pools.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | FACW |
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)
Additional resources
USDA: Find Alopecurus saccatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Alopecurus saccatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Alopecurus saccatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR