Italian ryegrass

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  • Scientific Name: Lolium multiflorum Lam.
Annual ryegrass contamination on an athletic field
Clump or bunch-type growth habit
Distinct "clasping" auricles


  • Common Names: Annual ryegrass, Australian ryegrass, AzevĂ©m, Ballico italiano, Iraie multiflore, Italian ryegrass, Italiaans Raaigras, Italienisches Raigras (German), Ray-grass d'Italie (French), Raygras italiano, Welsches weidelgras, Westerwoldisches weidelgras, Westerwolds ryegrass, Zcica wielokwiatowa (Polish)



  • Geographic Distribution: Africa, Australia, East Asia, Europe, North America, South America



  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Clump or bunch-type growth habit, wide leaf blade finely pointed & glossy below, light green color, rolled vernation, purple base.
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