Phleum alpinum Alpine timothy

Previous scientific name(s): Phleum alpinum var. commutatum, Phleum commutatum, Phleum commutatum var. americanum

Perennial, cool season native. Most often a bunchgrass, but can sometimes form a sod. Prefers mountain meadows and bogs where the soil is poorly drained. Provides good forage for all kinds of livestock and wildlife because it stays green throughout most of the summer.