37,373 observationsNNA
Timothy grass
Phleum pratense
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Poales βΊFamily: Poaceae βΊGenus: Phleum
About
Timothy-grass (Phleum pratense) is an abundant perennial grass native to most of Europe except for the Mediterranean region. It is also known simply as timothy, meadow cat's-tail or common cat's tail. It is one of the Phleum genus, consisting of about 15 species of annual and perennial grasses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Timothy grass is Phleum pratense.
- Timothy grass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Timothy grass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Timothy grass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Timothy grass belongs to the order Poales.
- Timothy grass belongs to the family Poaceae.
- Timothy grass belongs to the genus Phleum.