Timothy
Phleum pratense
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Basic Information
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
Genus: phleum
Plant ID (slug): phleum-pratense
Numeric ID: 25954
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Phleum pratense is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Britain.
Habitats
Meadow;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Cancer Stored sterile timothy extracts arrested the growth of Sarcoma 45 and other tumour types[269].
Known Hazards
Two allergens producing strong skin reactions and a haemaglutinating action have been isolated from timothy pollen. The pollen contains several flavonol-glycosides, among them dactylin (isorhamnetin-31,4-diglucoside)[269].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Phleum pratense Timothy