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.
Best time to see a Meadow Foxtail
The best time to see a Meadow Foxtail is April–May, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,369 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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