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Phleum arenarium

Sand Cat's Tail, Sand Timothy
Also known as: Achnodon arenarius (L.) Link +13 more
  • Achnodon arenarius (L.) Link
  • Achnodonton arenarium (L.) Trin.
  • Chilochloa arenaria (L.) P.Beauv.
  • Crypsis arenaria (L.) Desf.
  • Crypsis arenaria (L.) Lam., 1791
  • Phalaris arenaria (L.) Huds.
  • Phalaris phleoides var. arenaria (L.) Aiton
  • Phleum arenarium f. filiformis Bolzon
  • Phleum arenarium f. majus Bolzon
  • Phleum arenarium f. minor Bolzon
  • Phleum arenarium subsp. arenarium
  • Phleum arenarium subsp. caesium H.Scholz
  • Phleum ramosum Gilib., 1792
  • Plantinia arenaria (L.) Bubani
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Phleum arenarium (commonly known as Sand Cat's-tail or Sand timothy) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Baltic States, Belgium, Corse, Denmark, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Primorye, Western Australia

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