Timothy

Scientific Name: Phleum pratense
Scientific Author: Linnaeus, C (1753)
Taxonomy: (Magnoliophyta: Liliopsida: Cyperales: Poaceae)

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Floret Dorsal
Floret Lateral
Floret Ventral
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Floret and Grain
Grain Dorsal
Grain Lateral
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Diagnostic Notes

Pictured: Floret and caryopsis(grain)

Description:

Floret Appendages: Sharp tip

Floret Colour: Straw coloured, Yellow

Floret Length: 1 - 2mm

Floret Shape: Tear-drop shaped

Grain Colour: Brown light

Grain Length: 1 - 2mm

Grain Sculpture: Roughened, Reticulate

Grain Shape: Tear-drop shaped

Florets Fertile lemma oblong; 1.4–2.1 mm long; membranous; without keel; 5–7 -veined. Lemma surface puberulous. Lemma apex truncate. Palea 1 length of lemma.

Caryopsis with adherent pericarp. Hilum punctiform.

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More Information

Author: Clare McLellan

Created: 30/04/2012 04:06 AEST

Last Updated: 16/01/2013 13:03 AEST

Citation: Clare McLellan (2012) Timothy (Phleum pratense) Updated on 1/16/2013 1:03:51 PM Available online: PaDIL - http://www.padil.gov.au.

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