Phalaris angusta
timothy canarygrass
Family
Poaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
sheathing
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
linear
Growth Form
graminoid
Flower Color
inconspicuous
Flower Month
March - May
Height (meters)
0.1 - 1.8
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
annual
Growing Season
Cool season
Wetland Class
FACW
Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism
0
Field Characters
Identification tip: Similar to P. caroliniana which has an ovoid panicle 2-4 time as long as broad reaching up to 12 cm, while P. angusta has a cylindrical panicle that is at least 5 times as long as broad reaching up to 17 cm. Spike 4x longer than wide, pale green. Leaves point straight up, > 0.5 inch wide.
Animal Use
Good seed producer.
Habitat
Moist loamy soil near ditches, creeks, and bayous.
Plant Uses
Often planted in game food plots.