Timothy-grass, or known simply as Timothy, is native to Europe, and was unintentionally introduced to North America by early settlers. First described in 1711 by John Hurd who named it ‘hurd grass’ it later was promoted by a farmer named Timothy Hanson as a major source of hay and cattle fodder to British farmers in the mid-18th century, the grass has been known as ‘Timothy-grass’ since then. Some caterpillars use it as a food plant, and it’s pollen is a common allergen but has recently been used in small amounts as part of a new hay fever vaccine. Growing in the garden.
Veronica Nicholson Photographic Artist 
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