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Lolium multiflorum Synonyms: Common Name(s): Annual ryegrass Family: Poaceae Growth Habit: Annual/Perennial Invasiveness: Weed Growing Days: 90 to 270 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=38° (C) | Opt.Max=30° (C) | Opt.Min=14° (C) | Abs.Min=2° (C) | Precipitation: 50 to 90 (cm.) Winter Minimum: -4° (C) Soil pH: 5 to 6.5 Soil Texture/Type: Medium textures Soil Drainage: Poor Photoperiod Response: Long day Light Intensity: Bright to cloud Comments: Hardy but short lived grass. Usually sown as winter annual. Sensitive to drought and cold. Diseases: Rust, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris Uses: Animal Food - fodder, Environ. - revegetator, Poison - mammals, Weed - possible seed contam., Animal Food - forage, Environ. - erosion control Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Dry climate, boreal, temperate Geographical Origin: Northern Africa, Western Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Southeastern/southwestern Europe, Macaronesia
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