Monkey grass is a genus of low, grass-like, flowering plants from East Asia and Southeast Asia.
Some species are often used in landscaping in temperate latitudes. It may be called lilyturf in North America, although it is neither a true grass (family Poaceae) nor a lily (genus Lilium). I
n the APG III classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoideae.
Like many lilioid monocots, it was once classified with lilies in the family Liliaceae; it has also been placed in the former family Convallariaceae.
The genus was named for Liriope in Greek mythology. (source)
Can guinea pigs eat monkey grass?
No, they can’t unfortunately.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list
