yellow foxtail
plant
Also known as: Setaria glauca, Setaria lutescens
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Yellow foxtail (Setaria pumila) is a common, bristly grass found in temperate regions worldwide. It belongs to the genus Setaria, which is also known as bristlegrass.12
Foxtails, in general, are grasses recognized by their seed clusters that resemble a fox's tail. Some species have barbed seeds that can attach to animals. While most Setaria species are found in tropical Africa, they grow in warm areas globally. Yellow foxtail, along with green foxtail, are frequently found in disturbed areas like cornfields.2
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