Alopecurus myosuroides
Black Grass, Blackgrass
Also known as: Alopecurus adanensis Dogan +17 more
- Alopecurus adanensis Dogan
- Alopecurus affinis Desv.
- Alopecurus agrestis subsp. minimus Post
- Alopecurus agrestis subsp. tonsus Boiss.
- Alopecurus agrestis var. decumbens Pauquy
- Alopecurus agrestis var. geniculatus Koeler
- Alopecurus agrestis var. lutescens Tinant
- Alopecurus agrestis var. minimus Post
- Alopecurus agrestis var. minor Gray
- Alopecurus agrestis var. pulchellus Adamovic
- Alopecurus agrestis var. purpurascens (Link) Nyman
- Alopecurus agrestis var. scaber Lej.
- Alopecurus agrestis var. segetalis Lej. & Courtois
- Alopecurus agrestis var. tonsus C.I.Blanche ex Boiss.
- Alopecurus agrestis var. versicolor Biasol.
- Alopecurus agrestis var. viridis Kuntze
- Alopecurus alpestris P.Beauv., 1812
- Alopecurus caerulescens C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Alopecurus myosuroides (commonly known as Black-Grass) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Assam, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Austria, Azores, Baltic States, California, Central European Russia, Chile South, Czechoslovakia, Delaware, Denmark, District of Columbia, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Kansas, Kentucky, Korea, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, North Carolina, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Poland, Primorye, Rhode I., Sardegna, Senegal, South Australia, South Carolina, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tasmania, Texas, Ukraine, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Western Australia