Lolium — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Lolium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Lolium arundinaceum
Lolium arundinaceum
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Lolium arundinaceum is a plant of the temperate and subtropical zones of Europe and Asia, where it is found at elevations up to 500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 15 - 22°c, but can tolerate 5 - 30°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -3°c, but young growth is more tender and can be severely damaged at 0°c.
Full cultivation guide →Lolium multiflorum
Lolium multiflorum
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Dislikes shade. Whilst generally biennial, this species is sometimes annual or a short-lived perennial.
Full cultivation guide →Lolium perenne
Lolium perenne
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Adapted to mild, humid temperate climates, this species grows best on rather heavy, rich, moist soils, but also does well on well-manured lighter soils with sufficient moisture. It dislikes shade and requires a well-drained soil. It prefers a pH in the range 6 - 7, though it can tolerate a range from 4.5 - 8.2.
Full cultivation guide →Lolium temulentum
Lolium temulentum
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. This is a noxious arable weed, widespread and naturalized in warm-temperate parts of the world (Darnel). The grains are often infected by a fungus (ergot) which produces the alkaloid temulin, causing poisoning when grazed by cattle or when present as a contaminant of flour.
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