Timothy Grass
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Timothy Grass
Phleum pratense
Timothy Grass is a favorite food for many animals, especially rabbits and horses! It’s a tall grass that grows in clumps.
Habitat: Fields and meadows
Appearance
The Timothy Grass has upright stems topped with a distinctive, dense, cylindrical flower and seed head, resembling a small green or purple bristly club. Its leaves are flat, pale green, and strap-like.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusPhleum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A single Timothy Grass plant can produce tens of thousands of tiny seeds!
Hay made from Timothy Grass is so nutritious, it helps make delicious milk!
It's a super important food for cows, horses, and bunnies all over the world!
This grass was named after Timothy Hanson, who introduced it widely in America!
Special abilities
Ability
Wind Catcher
Timothy Grass has feathery anthers and stigmas to easily catch and release pollen, helping it reproduce far and wide.
Ability
Deep Root Power
Timothy Grass has a tough, fibrous root system that helps it hold soil together and survive dry conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-150 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
Cattle
Bos taurus
Primary forage for dairy and beef cattle.
eaten by
Horse
Equus caballus
A key ingredient in horse hay for nutrition.
eaten by
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Wild and pet rabbits graze on its leaves and stems.
Traits
Perennial
Perennial plants live for more than two years, typically returning to grow and bloom each year from their roots.
Agricultural
This human use trait describes species cultivated or domesticated by humans for agricultural purposes, including crops and livestock.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Also known as
Timothy Hay
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Timothy Grass?
50-150 cm
When does Timothy Grass bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Timothy Grass edible?
Yes
Is Timothy Grass toxic?
None
What is Timothy Grass's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Timothy Grass pollinated?
Wind
Where is Timothy Grass usually found?
Fields and meadows
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