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Phalaris angusta (Timothy canarygrass)
San Antonio River Authority

Phalaris angusta

Phalaris angusta Nees ex Trin.

Timothy Canarygrass, Timothy Canary Grass, Narrow Canarygrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PHAN2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , AZ , CA , FL , GA , LA , MS , NM , OR , SC , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FACW FACW FACW FACW FACW
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT 0569 Collected Mar 10, 1990 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe

1 specimen(s) available in the Digital Herbarium

Additional resources

USDA: Find Phalaris angusta in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Phalaris angusta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phalaris angusta

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-06-20
Research By: CBR

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