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A foxtail is a spikelet or cluster of a grass, that serves to disperse its seeds as a unit. Thus, the foxtail is a type of diaspore or plant dispersal unit. Some grasses that produce a foxtail are themselves called "foxtail", also "spear grass". They can become a health hazard for dogs, cats, and other domestic animals, [1] and a nuisance for ...
1. Watch the soil temperatures. If it’s too cold, grass seed won’t germinate. If it’s too hot, the baby grass seeds will pop up, then quickly fry.
It’s a simple question with a complicated answer. Dogs eat grass all the time, but the reasons why are varied. Technically, eating non-food is known as Pica, a behavior condition associated with ...
During the growing season, which is spring and early summer in temperate climates, grass grows at a fast pace. Hay reaches its peak nutritional value when all leaves are fully developed and seed or flower heads are just shy of full maturity. At this stage of maximum growth in the pasture or field, if timed correctly, the hay is cut.
An edible seed [n 1] is a seed that is suitable for human or animal consumption. Of the six major plant parts, [ n 2 ] seeds are the dominant source of human calories and protein . [ 1 ] A wide variety of plant species provide edible seeds; most are angiosperms , while a few are gymnosperms .
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The gradually tapering leaf blades are 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 to 10 inches (8.9 to 25.4 cm) long, 1 ⁄ 4 to 3 ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 to 1.91 cm) wide, flat, and often harsh on both surfaces. The compact panicles are erect or sometimes slightly spreading and range from 3 to 16 inches (7.6 to 40.6 cm) long with branches 1 ⁄ 2 to 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (1.3 to 3.8 ...
Grazing is a method of feeding in which a herbivore feeds on low-growing plants such as grasses or other multicellular organisms, such as algae. Many species of animals can be said to be grazers, from large animals such as hippopotamuses to small aquatic snails .