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Alopecurus aequalis Shortawn foxtail (1 Page of 5) The Alopecurus aequalis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Shortawn foxtail. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. fulvus. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Alopecurus aequalis Common Name: Shortawn foxtail Family: Gramineae Author: Sobol. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Wet meadows and the edges of ponds and ditches[17].
Medicinal Information: The whole plant is antiphlogistic, depurative and diuretic[147]. It is used in the treaatment of oedema, chickenpox and snakebites[147].
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