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Lolium perenne

Lolium perenne

7.2
A common grass from Europe used for lawns and animal feed
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Lolium perenne is often sown to create durable and attractive lawns in public parks.

Examples

  • Farmers value Lolium perenne for its excellent forage qualities and rapid growth.

  • Golf courses frequently use Lolium perenne for its fine texture and resistance to wear.

  • Look at Lolium perenne!

  • I planted Lolium perenne in my backyard.

  • Farmers often choose Lolium perenne for its durability and ability to thrive in various soil types.

  • As a popular choice for lawns, Lolium perenne provides a lush green appearance throughout the growing season.

  • Many landscapers recommend Lolium perenne because it establishes quickly and creates an attractive pasture.

Synonyms

English ryegrass
vsLolium perenne
6.2

A grass from Europe that lives for many years and is grown for pasture, hay and lawns

is the scientific name for that same grass
perennial ryegrass
vsLolium perenne
  • Specialized
6.3

A grass that lives for many years and is used for lawns and to feed animals

is the scientific name used for that plant

Surface Forms

Lolium perenne singular
Lolium perennes plural

Morphology

Lolium + perenne

The phrase is a Latin binomial (genus + specific epithet); if a learner knew 'Lolium' as a grass and recognized 'perenne' as cognate with English 'perennial' (or equivalents in many other languages), they could infer it denotes a perennial grass species. However, the taxonomic Latin form and the non‑English spelling of 'perenne' reduce immediate predictability for an average B1 learner, so the relation is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Lolium perenne comes from Latin names: Lolium was used for a 'rye-like grass' and perenne means 'lasting year after year'. So the name gives the image of a rye-type grass that returns each year, which fits its common use for lawns and pasture.