Italian rye grass

American  

noun

1. a European grass, Lolium multiflorum, naturalized in North America, having flowering spikes and used as a winter turf.

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Etymology

Origin of Italian rye grass

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The grass is the Italian rye grass, or as it is sometimes called, the Italian variety of the perennial rye grass.

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We have heard that the Italian rye grass would be suitable.

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Will Italian rye grass and red top clover be a success under irrigation as cow pasture in this county, either separately or mixed with alfalfa?

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Italian rye grass and red clover will make good pasturage under irrigation and will make a fight with the alfalfa to the best of their ability.

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