Alopecurus japonicus
Japanese Alopecurus, Japanese Foxtail
Also known as: Alopecuropsis japonica (Steud.) Opiz +1 more
- Alopecuropsis japonica (Steud.) Opiz
- Alopecurus malacostachyus A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Alopecurus japonicus (commonly known as Japanese alopecurus or Japanese foxtail) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Nansei-shoto
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Korea