Italian rye grass

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Italian rye grass¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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

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