Meadow Foxtail is a cool-season grass recognized by its soft, cylindrical, brush-like seed heads. It is widespread in moist meadows, pastures, and roadsides across North America. A variety of ground-nesting birds and small mammals nest within its dense tufts and consume its seeds.
Habitat
Moist meadows, pastures, and roadsides across temperate North America
Diet
Seeds eaten by sparrows, finches, and small rodents
How common
Common
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