Crypsis alopecuroides is a species of grass known by the common name foxtail pricklegrass. It is native to Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. It is also known in the western United States as a common and widespread introduced species, especially in sandy areas around water, such as lakesides. It has also been collected at shipping points near Philadelphia but has not been seen there in about a century. This is an annual grass producing mostly upright and unbranching stems, often dark in color, up to about 75 centimeters in maximum height. The green leaves are up to 12 centimeters long, sometimes waxy in texture. The inflorescence is a dense cylindrical panicle of tiny green to purple spikelets.
Foxtail prickle grass displays strong disease resistance and is generally not susceptible to diseases. Regarding maintenance, the plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outside it needs minimal watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have flowered. Foxtail prickle grass is appropriate for anyone who has outdoor space, like a garden or deck, and it does not demand a great deal of care experience.
How to keep Crypsis Alopecuroides.
Light
Foxtail prickle grass comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate some partial shade but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which appears as an annual or biennial, is recognized for its sun-loving habit.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Crypsis
- Family
- Poaceae
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Native Area
- Egypt, Turkey, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Croatia, Morocco, Belarus, Russia, Iraq, Romania, Portugal, France, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Armenia, Greece, Ukraine, Lebanon, Serbia, Syria, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Israel, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Hungary, Turkmenistan
Other names.
