👉 Phleum pratense, timothy-grass, native to Europe, but introduced widely and naturalized in US.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a peek, At the word “Timothy,” a botanical treat! Now, the dictionary gives us a clue, you see, It's not just a name, it’s botany for me! “Phleum pratense” – that’s the scientific name, A fancy label, part of nature’s game. It means “Timothy-grass,” a plant so grand, Native to Europe, across the land. But then it traveled, far and wide you see, Introduced in America, wild and free! Naturalized it is, meaning it took root, A lovely meadow grass, bearing sweet fruit – well, seeds, of course, that's true! So "Timothy" isn’t a person named so bright, But a grassy plant, a beautiful sight. Do you have any questions about this botanical rhyme? Let's discuss it further!
