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Alopecurus carolinianus is a species of grass known by the common names Carolina foxtail and tufted foxtail. It is native to much of North America, including most of the United States and western Canada. It may be an introduced species in many areas, however. It is most common in moist areas.

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

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Color

Green

Flowering season

Spring

Soil description

Adaptable, tolerant of sand, loam and clay.

Plant communities

Agricultural Weed, Wetland-Riparian