phleum

WORDNET DICTIONARY

phleum(n = noun.plant) genus phleum - grasses native to temperate regions; Array

is a kind of liliopsid genus, monocot genus

is a member of family graminaceae, family gramineae, family poaceae, graminaceae, gramineae, grass family, poaceae

phleum, n. [NL., fr. Gr. a kind of marsh plant.].

A genus of grasses, including the timothy (Phleum pratense), which is highly valued for hay; cat's-tail grass. Gray. [1913 Webster]

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