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Annual ryegrass
Lolium multiflorum
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (9 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (8 countries).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(كاسيات البذور)
Class
Liliopsida
(زنبقانية)
Order
Poales
(قبئيات)
Family
Poaceae
(Grass Family)
Genus
Lolium
Species
Lolium multiflorum
(Annual ryegrass)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
azevao
French
ray-grass ditalie
German
Italienisches Raigras
Portuguese
azevém
Similar Species in Lolium
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gazun
Lolium perenne
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zawaan
Lolium temulentum
Critically Endangered
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Reed Fescue
Lolium arundinaceum
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Wimmera ryegrass
Lolium rigidum
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giant fescue
Lolium giganteum
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flax darnel
Lolium remotum
Extinct
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Dover Grass
Lolium pratense
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Persian ryegrass
Lolium persicum
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Annual ryegrass?
The scientific name of Annual ryegrass is Lolium multiflorum. It belongs to the genus Lolium.
Where does Annual ryegrass live?
Annual ryegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (9 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia.
What family does Annual ryegrass belong to?
Annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) belongs to the genus Lolium, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Annual ryegrass belong to?
Annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Annual ryegrass?
The closest relatives of Annual ryegrass in the genus Lolium include gazun, zawaan, Reed Fescue, Wimmera ryegrass, giant fescue.
Genus Lolium — 9 Species
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gazun
Lolium perenne
zawaan
Lolium temulentum
Reed Fescue
Lolium arundinaceum
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Annual ryegrass
Lolium multiflorum
Wimmera ryegrass
Lolium rigidum
giant fescue
Lolium giganteum
flax darnel
Lolium remotum
Dover Grass
Lolium pratense
Persian ryegrass
Lolium persicum
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