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Darnel ryegrass

Lolium temulentum

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 13 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (อันดับหญ้า)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Lolium

Species

Lolium temulentum (Darnel ryegrass)

Names in Other Languages

French ivraie enivrante

German Taumellolch

Portuguese joio

Arabic zawaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Darnel ryegrass?

The scientific name of Darnel ryegrass is Lolium temulentum. It belongs to the genus Lolium.

What is the conservation status of Darnel ryegrass?

Darnel ryegrass (Lolium temulentum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Darnel ryegrass live?

Darnel ryegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.

What family does Darnel ryegrass belong to?

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

Is Darnel ryegrass endangered?

Yes, Darnel ryegrass (Lolium temulentum) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Darnel ryegrass belong to?

Darnel ryegrass (Lolium temulentum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Darnel ryegrass?

The closest relatives of Darnel ryegrass in the genus Lolium include flax darnel, Perennial ryegrass, Persian ryegrass, Reed Fescue, Annual ryegrass.