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Wimmera ryegrass

Lolium rigidum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, South Africa), Asia (Georgia, Japan, South Korea), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

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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 rigidum (Wimmera ryegrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish raygrás rígido

French ivraie raide

German Dünnschwanz-Steif-Lolch

Similar Species in Lolium

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wimmera ryegrass?

The scientific name of Wimmera ryegrass is Lolium rigidum. It belongs to the genus Lolium.

Where does Wimmera ryegrass live?

Wimmera ryegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, South Africa), Asia (Georgia, Japan, South Korea), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France.

What family does Wimmera ryegrass belong to?

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

What kingdom does Wimmera ryegrass belong to?

Wimmera ryegrass (Lolium rigidum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Wimmera ryegrass?

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