Timothy is a grass native to Europe, now abundant throughout North America. It came to North America on
the heels of early settlers and was first described here in 1711. Timothy Hanson promoted its use
as hay in 1720, his first name becoming its common name. It is widely used for this purpose now, typically
mixed with alfalfa for better nutritional balance. Some people are allergic to the pollen, which is
released in prodigious quantities during the first half of summer.
Identification: Plants grow 20-59" (50-150 cm) high.
Leaves are up to 18" (45 cm) × ⅜" (1 cm), and are dull green to grayish-blue. The seedhead is
pale gray-green, unbranched and cylindrical,
about 2½-7" (7-17 cm) × ¼-⅜" (8-10 mm). The narrow, neat seedheads are the most
distinguishing feature. They become light brown in the fall.
ID is uncertain 
