Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) | Triple 5 Plant Codex

# Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) | Triple 5 Plant Codex ## Identification Block - **Accepted Scientific Name:** *Phleum pratense* - **Family:** Poaceae - **Common Names:** Timothy Grass - **Scope Statement:** This page covers *Phleum pratense* in the context of the Triple 5 Plant Codex for pasture and forage management in TN/KY. ## Required Page Structure ### 1. Overview Timothy Grass is a non-native species relevant to forage systems in the Mid-South. It is classified under the Poaceae family and is commonly used in forage, pasture applications. ### 6. Toxicity and Animal Interaction - **Toxicity Level:** None - **Species Affected:** none - **Exposure Scenarios:** Management should account for none toxicity risk, especially for none. ### 11. Homestead Decision Guidance **Maintain.** Decision based on none toxicity and non-invasive status. ### 12. Source Reference Appendix - [USDA PLANTS Profile](https://plants.usda.gov/home/search?query=Phleum%20pratense) - [UT Extension - Forage Guides](https://utextension.tennessee.edu/) - [UK Extension - Forage Resources](https://forages.ca.uky.edu/) ## Structured Data - **Title:** Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) | Triple 5 Plant Codex - **Slug:** timothy-grass - **Common Name:** Timothy Grass - **Scientific Name:** Phleum pratense - **Family:** Poaceae - **Categories:** forage, pasture - **Toxicity Level:** none - **Animals Affected:** none - **Invasive Status:** non-invasive - **Native Status:** non-native