Taxonomy
Phleum pratense | Timothy | Tiomóid
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Native
Species Biology
Habitat
Meadows, pastures and roadsides
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Seed accession in the National Genebank, Backweston (wild seed collected in 2010).Material held in Oakpark, Teagasc.
Use
Forage crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
There are numerous strains of this important fodder plant, which vary considerably in growth and in the value to the farmer. Some of the older strains are short-lived and very stemmy. However many new strains, with more palatable leafy growth are now available for both hay and grazing. This species is very common in Ireland