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Sand timothy

Phleum arenarium

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Phleum

Species

Phleum arenarium (Sand timothy)

Names in Other Languages

French fléole des sables

German Sandlieschgras

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sand timothy?

The scientific name of Sand timothy is Phleum arenarium. It belongs to the genus Phleum.

What is the conservation status of Sand timothy?

Sand timothy (Phleum arenarium) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sand timothy live?

Sand timothy is found in Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland.

What family does Sand timothy belong to?

Sand timothy (Phleum arenarium) belongs to the genus Phleum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Sand timothy endangered?

Yes, Sand timothy (Phleum arenarium) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sand timothy belong to?

Sand timothy (Phleum arenarium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Sand timothy?

The closest relatives of Sand timothy in the genus Phleum include Alpine Cat'S-Tail, Boehmer's cat's-tail, British timothy, Common Timothy, Italian timothy.