Vulpia myuros
| Vulpia myuros | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Vulpia |
| Species: | V. myuros |
| Binomial name | |
| Vulpia myuros (L.) C.C. Gmel. | |
Vulpia myuros, the rat's-tail fescue, is an annual grass species of the genus Vulpia. It was probably originally native to Eurasia, but it can now be found nearly worldwide as a naturalized species.
In the United Kingdom it forms dense, even swards of fine, hair-like stems in recently disturbed habitats, such as 3-10-year-old pulverised fuel ash. It is typically displaced by perennial grasses after about a decade.
Invasive species
Vulpia myuros is considered a noxious weed and invasive species in places where it is not native, especially in areas with a Mediterranean climate.[1] For example, it is widespread in California, where it is now a dominant species in many types of grassy habitat.[1]
References
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- Grass Manual Treatment
- Washington Burke Museum
- Photo gallery
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