RYEGRASS

Ryegrass

Ryegrass is a genus of nine species of tufted grasses in the Pooideae subfamily of the Poaceae family. They are characterized by bunch-like growth habits. These plants are native to Europe, Asia and northern Africa, but are widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere. Ryegrasses are naturally diploid, with 2n = 14, and are closely related to the fescues .

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ryegrass

Noun

  1. Any of several species of tufted grasses of the genus Lolium.
    Perennial ryegrass is an important species for lawn seed mixes.
  2. A collection of plants of any of the species, as in a lawn or field.
    We seeded the meadow with ryegrass to provide better forage.


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