Italian Rye-grass

Lolium multiflorum

Summary 2

Lolium multiflorum (Italian rye-grass, annual ryegrass) is a ryegrass native to temperate Europe, though its precise native range is unknown.

Identification Hints 3

Spike. Only one glume except on top spikelet. Spikelets in two rows, edge on to the stem. Has awns. Escape from cultivation.

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iNat Map

Awn length Short
Form of inflorescence Spike-like
Number of florets ThreeOrMore