RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
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26 BULLETIN 65, HAWAII EXPERIMENT STATION<br />
, No. 24. LOLIUMMULTIFLORUM (6, p.l3S)<br />
Common name: Italian ryegrass<br />
Italian ryegrass was originally- described fr<strong>of</strong>fi,Europe (6, p'. 141),<br />
being a natlve <strong>of</strong> Italy. It was recorded in Ha,vaii in 1903. It is one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the oldest <strong>of</strong> the cultivated grasses and together with perennial<br />
(English) ryegrass (Lolium :perenne) occupies an important place in<br />
European agricultllre. In Ha"vaii the grass is considered va.Iuable on<br />
FIGURE 24.-Lolium muUijloTum<br />
the Parker and the Shipman ranches in both wet and dry districts at<br />
the higher elevations. It is an erect, short-lived perennial, 2 to 3 feet<br />
tall.. It is usually grO"TJl in combination ",ith other grasses and with<br />
clovers. It reseeds well and if allowed to rest occasionally will grow<br />
permanently on the upper areas. It is very palatable, and is neariy as<br />
valuable as bromegrass, although not so widespread. Italian ryegrass<br />
can be aistinguished from English ryegrass by its awns. The two species<br />
are <strong>of</strong> practically equal vaJue. A species known as darnel (L.<br />
tem1tlentum) has also been reported as growing in <strong>Hawaii</strong>. It is poisonous<br />
and is regarded as a pest. .
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