THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE 



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TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense) 

 Timothy is said to have derived its name from Timothy Hansen, of Maryland, who introduced it into 

 the American Colonies from England in 1720. It is a native of Europe, but is now widely distributed 

 throughout the world. It is the standard hay grass of temperate regions. The flowers are arranged in a 

 dense spike about three or four inches long and containing several hundred flowers. 



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