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264 



266 



Figs. 262-265. — 262, L. vmUiflorum, inflorescence; 26.1, L. mullifloriim, spike- 

 let; 2G4, L. iierenne, spikelet; 265, L. tcmnlentum, spikelct 



Lolium multiflorum Lam. 

 Italian Rye Grass. Awned Ray Grass (Figs, 2G2 and 203) 



Lolium italicum, Flagg '78, 282. 



Culms tufted, erect, 2 to 3 feet tall, the upper part rough ; sheaths 

 and leaves smooth, the latter 4 to 8 in. long, 3 to 7 mm. wide ; spikelets 

 10- to 20-fiowered, 15 to 20 mm. long; lemmas 7 to 8 mm. long, and 

 awned. 



This species is a perennial and a very rapid grower. It forms a 

 dense turf, succeeding l)est in moist situations. It w^as introduced for 

 hay, but has been used in making lawns in some parts of the country. 

 The seed is an ingredient of most lawn mixtures. 



MACON CO. Decatur, CloTcey in 1898, peoria co. Peoria, McBonuld, July, 

 1903. WABASH CO. Without locality, Shearer, July, 1915, 



Lolium perenne L. 



Perennial Rye Grass (Fig. 264) 



Culms tufted, erect, smooth. 1 to 3 feet tall ; sheaths smooth ; ligulc 

 l(!ss than 1 mm. long ; blades flat, 2 to 5 inches long, 2 to 4 mm, wide, 

 sometimes rough ; spikelets 5- to 10-flowered, 8 to 12 mm. long ; lemmas 

 awnless. 



This species is a perennial, closely related to L. multiflorum, and is 

 also used in lawns, meadows, and pastures. The auricles on the leaves 

 are usually pronounced. 



