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Phleum pratense, Timothy grass
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Phleum pratense, Timothy grass
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Commelinid Monocot Monocotyledon Poaceae Poales Timothy Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Phleum Pratense Timothy Grass
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration showcases the beauty and intricacy of Phleum pratense, commonly known as Timothy grass. Hailing from the Poaceae or grass family, this monocotyledonous angiosperm is a beloved member of the Poales order and the Commelinid subclass within the larger grouping of flowering plants, Angiospermae, and Magnoliophyta. Timothy grass is distinguished by its tall, slender stems and tufted growth habit, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters. The plant is characterized by its distinctive inflorescence, which consists of dense, spike-like clusters of flowers. Each flower is bisexual, bearing both stamens and pistils, and is enclosed within a pair of bracts. The grass's narrow, linear leaves are rolled in a tube shape when young, eventually unfurling to a flat, grass-like blade. The illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London, offers a detailed and accurate representation of Timothy grass's anatomy. The artist's keen attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the grass's veins, the intricate structure of its flowers, and the precise depiction of its bracts. This illustration serves as an invaluable resource for botanical research and a testament to the natural world's beauty and complexity.
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