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Persian ryegrass

Lolium persicum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (China), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French ivraie de Perse

Similar Species in Lolium

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Annual ryegrass
Lolium multiflorum
Not Evaluated
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Darnel ryegrass
Lolium temulentum
Critically Endangered
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Dover Grass
Lolium pratense
Not Evaluated
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flax darnel
Lolium remotum
Extinct
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giant fescue
Lolium giganteum
Not Evaluated
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Perennial ryegrass
Lolium perenne
Not Evaluated
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Reed Fescue
Lolium arundinaceum
Not Evaluated
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Wimmera ryegrass
Lolium rigidum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Persian ryegrass?
The scientific name of Persian ryegrass is Lolium persicum. It belongs to the genus Lolium.
Where does Persian ryegrass live?
Persian ryegrass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Lithuania, Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine.
What family does Persian ryegrass belong to?
Persian ryegrass (Lolium persicum) belongs to the genus Lolium, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Persian ryegrass belong to?
Persian ryegrass (Lolium persicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Persian ryegrass?
The closest relatives of Persian ryegrass in the genus Lolium include Annual ryegrass, Darnel ryegrass, Dover Grass, flax darnel, giant fescue.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Lolium — 9 Species

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Annual ryegrass
Lolium multiflorum
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Darnel ryegrass
Lolium temulentum
CR 🐾
Dover Grass
Lolium pratense
NE 🐾
flax darnel
Lolium remotum
EX 🐾
giant fescue
Lolium giganteum
NE 🐾
Perennial ryegrass
Lolium perenne
NE
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Persian ryegrass
Lolium persicum
NE
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Reed Fescue
Lolium arundinaceum
NE 🐾
Wimmera ryegrass
Lolium rigidum
NE
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