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Dover Grass

Lolium pratense

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Lolium
Species
Lolium pratense (Dover Grass)

Names in Other Languages

French fétuque des prés

Similar Species in Lolium

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Dünnschwanz-Steif-Lolch
Lolium rigidum
Not Evaluated
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Englisches Raigras
Lolium perenne
Not Evaluated
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Flachslolch
Lolium remotum
Extinct
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Italienisches Raigras
Lolium multiflorum
Not Evaluated
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Taumellolch
Lolium temulentum
Critically Endangered
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Reed Fescue
Lolium arundinaceum
Not Evaluated
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Persian ryegrass
Lolium persicum
Not Evaluated
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giant fescue
Lolium giganteum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dover Grass?
The scientific name of Dover Grass is Lolium pratense. It belongs to the genus Lolium.
Where does Dover Grass live?
Dover Grass is found in Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, France, Norway, United States.
What family does Dover Grass belong to?
Dover Grass (Lolium pratense) belongs to the genus Lolium, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Dover Grass belong to?
Dover Grass (Lolium pratense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Dover Grass?
The closest relatives of Dover Grass in the genus Lolium include Dünnschwanz-Steif-Lolch, Englisches Raigras, Flachslolch, Italienisches Raigras, Taumellolch.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Lolium — 9 Species

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Dünnschwanz-Steif-Lolch
Lolium rigidum
NE 🐾
Englisches Raigras
Lolium perenne
NE 🐾
Flachslolch
Lolium remotum
EX 🐾
Italienisches Raigras
Lolium multiflorum
NE 🐾
Taumellolch
Lolium temulentum
CR 🐾
Reed Fescue
Lolium arundinaceum
NE 🐾
Persian ryegrass
Lolium persicum
NE 🐾
giant fescue
Lolium giganteum
NE
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Dover Grass
Lolium pratense
NE
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