Trivia time, Lexington! Here's a question about our beautiful region's nickname. What specific type of grass actually gives the Bluegrass Region its distinctive name? Drop your answer in the chat and let's see how well you know your local history. I'll reveal the correct answer in ten minutes.

And here's the answer.

Trivia answer time! The correct answer is Kentucky Bluegrass. Despite its name, Kentucky Bluegrass actually appears more green than blue, but when it flowers in late spring, the seed heads give fields a distinctive bluish tint that earned our region its famous nickname. No correct guesses this round, but don't worry! Stick around for the next trivia question coming up in just a bit.

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