annual ryegrass

Lolium rigidum, part of the Poaceae family, is commonly referred to as annual ryegrass. It is also known by other names such as rigid ryegrass, stiff darnel, and Wimmera ryegrass. This species is native to southern Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. It has been introduced to various regions including Manitoba, the Azores, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and others. While it is used as a forage crop, particularly in Australia, it is also recognized as a significant agricultural weed in that region.