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RYE-GRASS (Lotium perenne) 

 Rye-grass is a perennial with flowers occurring 8 to 15 in spikelets situated alternately on the rachis, or 

 axis. It grows in fields and lots and is commonly considered a weed. Its blooming period is in June. Found 

 mostly in the eastern part of the United States, it was introduced from Europe, where it occurs in numerous 

 varieties. 



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