Timothy canarygrass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Timothy canarygrass |
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Phalaris
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angusta
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Timothy canarygrass (also known as Phalaris angusta) is a type of grass. You might also hear it called narrow canarygrass. This plant naturally grows in the Americas. It is very common in countries like Chile and Argentina. You can also find it in parts of northern South America. In the United States, it grows in the southwest and southeast. This grass has also been brought to Australia. It likes to grow in open fields, prairies, and wet marshy areas.
What is Timothy Canarygrass Like?
Timothy canarygrass is an annual plant. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies all within one year. It can grow quite tall, reaching up to 2.5 meters (about 8 feet). That's taller than most grown-ups!
The top part of the grass, where the seeds are, is called the inflorescence. For this grass, it looks like a thin, cylinder-shaped spike. This spike is covered in small, pointed parts called spikelets. These spikelets have a slightly rough or hairy feel.
Important: Keep Animals Safe!
Like some other types of Phalaris grasses, timothy canarygrass can be toxic to certain farm animals. For example, if calves eat too much of this grass, they can become sick. They might show signs like shaking or having trouble moving.
Sometimes, cattle and sheep can get very sick if they graze in fields with a lot of this grass. It's important for farmers to know about this plant. They need to make sure their animals stay safe and healthy.
