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Ryegrasses (Lolium)
Ryegrasses should not be confused with rye, a widely cultivated grain. Many species are grown in pastures or hayfields, as they make excellent, nutritional fodder for livestock, and many are used for controlling soil erosion. Not all ryegrasses are beneficial, though - several species act as weeds, and many also produce significant quantities of allergy-causing pollen.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Ryegrasses
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Attributes of Ryegrasses
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Ryegrasses
Distribution of Ryegrasses
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Distribution Map of Ryegrasses
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Ryegrasses
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Ryegrasses thrives in temperate climates, favoring full sun to partial shade and appreciates moist, well-drained soils. It is resilient to temperature fluctuations but does best in moderate conditions. Common challenges for ryegrasses include susceptibility to rust, leaf spot, and crown rot, as well as pests like aphids and armyworms. Seasonally, ryegrasses may require additional watering in summer and less in winter, with overseeding recommended in autumn to maintain lawn density.
How to Water Ryegrasses?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ryegrasses?
How to Propagate Ryegrasses?
How to Plant Ryegrasses?
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6 most common species：
Perennial ryegrass
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a plant species native to Eurasia. Perennial ryegrass is used in mixtures of lawn seed to feed cattle and to control erosion. Perennial ryegrass is also used to create turf for golf courses because of its hardiness. In countries where it's imported, this plant is often considered an invasive species.
Italian ryegrass
Italian ryegrass is a tough, prolific annual grass. It is a sun-loving plant that prefers cool, moist weather, and grows best in moist, well-drained soil—including irrigated crop fields. It is often planted by farmers and ranchers as a quick-growing cover crop, for erosion control, and as a nutritious feed plant. It often spreads into grain fields not meant for feed, and is considered an invasive weed in many places.
Tall Fescue
Tall Fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) is a perennial grass that grows 61 to 122 cm high. Many people consider it an invasive species because it causes ecological problems in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands. This species is native to Eurasia and was brought over by early colonists for livestock grazing.
Darnel ryegrass
Darnel ryegrass (*Lolium temulentum*) looks amazingly like seed wheat. So much so that over the years, people called it "false wheat." The French call it "ivraie", which means "drunken wheat." If someone ingests this plant after it becomes infected with Neotyphodium fungus, they'll feel nauseated and intoxicated.
Meadow fescue
Meadow fescue (Lolium pratense) is a hardy perennial grass that is native to Eurasia but was introduced widely throughout North America as a feed crop. It is sometimes used in athletic fields because of its resistance to heat and trampling. Because it is so hardy, it can invade grasslands and crowd out native species.
Annual rye-grass
Annual rye-grass (Lolium rigidum) is an annual grass that has commercial value and is grown for animal fodder. However, this plant has become a crop-threatening invasive weed in certain regions. The plant's seeds are also subject to a bacterial infection which can produce corynetoxins that are toxic to animals.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Ryegrasses
Lolium
Ryegrasses should not be confused with rye, a widely cultivated grain. Many species are grown in pastures or hayfields, as they make excellent, nutritional fodder for livestock, and many are used for controlling soil erosion. Not all ryegrasses are beneficial, though - several species act as weeds, and many also produce significant quantities of allergy-causing pollen.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Ryegrasses
Feedback
Attributes of Ryegrasses
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Ryegrasses
Distribution of Ryegrasses
Feedback
Distribution Map of Ryegrasses
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Ryegrasses
Feedback
Ryegrasses thrives in temperate climates, favoring full sun to partial shade and appreciates moist, well-drained soils. It is resilient to temperature fluctuations but does best in moderate conditions. Common challenges for ryegrasses include susceptibility to rust, leaf spot, and crown rot, as well as pests like aphids and armyworms. Seasonally, ryegrasses may require additional watering in summer and less in winter, with overseeding recommended in autumn to maintain lawn density.
How to Water Ryegrasses?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ryegrasses?
How to Propagate Ryegrasses?
How to Plant Ryegrasses?
Exploring the Ryegrasses Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
Perennial ryegrass
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a plant species native to Eurasia. Perennial ryegrass is used in mixtures of lawn seed to feed cattle and to control erosion. Perennial ryegrass is also used to create turf for golf courses because of its hardiness. In countries where it's imported, this plant is often considered an invasive species.
Italian ryegrass
Italian ryegrass is a tough, prolific annual grass. It is a sun-loving plant that prefers cool, moist weather, and grows best in moist, well-drained soil—including irrigated crop fields. It is often planted by farmers and ranchers as a quick-growing cover crop, for erosion control, and as a nutritious feed plant. It often spreads into grain fields not meant for feed, and is considered an invasive weed in many places.
Tall Fescue
Tall Fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) is a perennial grass that grows 61 to 122 cm high. Many people consider it an invasive species because it causes ecological problems in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands. This species is native to Eurasia and was brought over by early colonists for livestock grazing.
Darnel ryegrass
Darnel ryegrass (*Lolium temulentum*) looks amazingly like seed wheat. So much so that over the years, people called it "false wheat." The French call it "ivraie", which means "drunken wheat." If someone ingests this plant after it becomes infected with Neotyphodium fungus, they'll feel nauseated and intoxicated.
Show More Species
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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