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Perennial ryegrass

Lolium perenne

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Lolium

Species

Lolium perenne (Perennial ryegrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ballico perenne

French ray-grass commun

German Englisches Raigras

Portuguese azevém-perene

Arabic gazun

Similar Species in Lolium

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Perennial ryegrass?

The scientific name of Perennial ryegrass is Lolium perenne. It belongs to the genus Lolium.

Where does Perennial ryegrass live?

Perennial ryegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia.

What family does Perennial ryegrass belong to?

Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) belongs to the genus Lolium, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Perennial ryegrass belong to?

Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Perennial ryegrass?

The closest relatives of Perennial ryegrass in the genus Lolium include Annual ryegrass, Darnel ryegrass, Dover Grass, flax darnel, giant fescue.