Alopecurus pratensis
Meadow Foxtail
Alopecurus pratensis, Meadow Foxtail. A tall perennial grass found in hay meadows and other late cut grassy places. Flowers in spring. Meadow Foxtail forms a habitat for several invertebrates.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Alopecurus pratensis, Meadow Foxtail. Left, whole inflorescence (flower spike). Right, detail of inflorescence, showing anthers. Bank of River Ure. Redmire. May.
Slide 2: Alopecurus pratensis, Meadow Foxtail. In flower. Bank of River Ure. Redmire. May.
Slide 3: Alopecurus pratensis, Meadow Foxtail. In flower. Bank of River Ure. Redmire. May.
Slide 4: Alopecurus pratensis, Meadow Foxtail. Individual spikelet (flower) showing anthers. Bank of River Ure. Redmire. May.
Slide 4: Alopecurus pratensis, Meadow Foxtail. Pollen. Photographed at x400, brightfield illumination. Bank of River Ure. Redmire. May.