Lolium perenne
Ivraie vivace
English Rye-grass
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower size | spikelet 11-17 cm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 20-70 cm |
Description
A very common grass. In May and early June the flower spike is covered with white flowers.
Very variable habitat, roadsides, footpaths, wasteland, river banks and sand dunes.
Flowers
There are 4-14 flowers in dense spikelets, arranged alternately on the stem, giving the stem a wavy appearance.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass {end-tooltip}. Tussock-forming with smooth stems.
Fruits Seeds
Caryopsis: a dry fruit (grain).
Edible
The seeds are edible and have the same nutritional value as oats, but are awkward to harvest, being quite small.
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