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Lolium multiflorum (Italian ryegrass, annual ryegrass) is a ryegrass native to temperate Europe, although the precise location of its origin is unknown.1
It is an herbaceous annual, biennial, or perennial grass that is grown for silage and as a cover crop.23 It is also grown as an ornamental and readily naturalizes in temperate climates.1
It is a host plant to Wheat yellow leaf virus in its native Europe.4
Other common names in English include Australian ryegrass, short rotation ryegrass, and Westerwolds ryegrass. It is also one of several species called darnel.
References
- ^ a b Quattrocchi, Umberto (2006). CRC World Dictionary of Grasses: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology - 3 Volume Set. CRC, 2408. ISBN 978-0849313035.
- ^ Cosgrove, Dennis; Michael Casler, and Dan Undersander (1999-12-02). "Rygrass types for pasture and hay". Agronomy Advice. Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences University of Wisconsin Extension and Cooperative Education. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
- ^ Moseley, G.; E. L. Jones, and V. Ramanathan (September 1988). "The nutritional evaluation of Italian ryegrass cultivars fed as silage to sheep and cattle". Grass and Forage Science (United Kingdom: Blackwell Synergy) 43 (3): 291–295. doi:, http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1988.tb02154.x. Retrieved on 31 March 2008.
- ^ Lapierre, H.; P. A. Signoret, editors (2004). Viruses and Virus diseases of Poaceace (Gramineae). France: Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, 605. ISBN 978-2738010889.
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