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The Meadow foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis) belongs to Poaceae (the Grass family). It is a biennial herb that is native to Europe and western Asia. It has become naturalized in Japan, North America, and Australia, where it was cultivated for pasture. It grows in moist, fertile soil and can grow up to 120 cm tall. The stem is erect with a stiff rachis, and the leaf sheath is smooth and cylindrical. The leaves are linear, about 5 mm wide, and hairless. There are no petals and the yellowish brown anthers are conspicuous. It is also known as "Yoshu-setogaya" in Japan.
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