Flax-field ryegrass (Lolium remotum, Baier. Fl. 1: 382 (1789))

Family: Poaceae

Author: Schrank

Bibliography: Baier. Fl. 1: 382 (1789)

Year: 1789

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Lolium

Vegetable: False

Observations: N. Pakistan to W. Himalaya

Description

Flax-field ryegrass, identified scientifically as Lolium remotum, is an interesting and versatile species within the Poaceae family. Renowned for its resilience, this grass finds its primary habitat from Northern Pakistan to the Western Himalaya region, thriving in a range of environmental conditions typical to these areas.

As a member of the Poaceae family, flax-field ryegrass shares many characteristics common among grasses, including its elongated, slender leaves and the ability to grow in dense clumps. This structure not only aids in its survival but also makes it a valuable component of the ecosystems where it is found. Furthermore, the plant plays a crucial role in soil stabilization, helping to prevent erosion in its native habitats.

First described by the botanist Schrank in “Baier. Fl. 1: 382” in 1789, Lolium remotum has been the subject of considerable botanical interest. Its distribution from N. Pakistan to the W. Himalaya suggests that the plant has adapted to various altitudes and soil types, underscoring its ecological flexibility and enduring presence in these regions.

In addition to its ecological contributions, flax-field ryegrass is also utilized in areas such as agriculture, where it can serve as fodder for livestock. Its robust nature makes it an excellent choice for pastures, providing sustenance through various seasons with minimal maintenance requirements.

Overall, Lolium remotum stands out not only for its historical botanical interest but also for its practical applications and environmental importance. Its adaptability and resilience continue to make it a subject worthy of study and observation within its native range and beyond.

Common Names

Deu: flachslolch, lein-lolch
Eng: flaxfield rye-grass, flax darnel, flax-field ryegrass
Dan: hør-rajgræs
Fra: ivraie du lin, ivraie à épillets espacés
Ces: jílek oddálený
Swe: linrepe, pellavaraiheinä
Nno: linsvimling
Nob: linsvimling
Fin: pellavaraiheinä
Nld: vlasdolik
Cym: rhygwellt y llindir
En: Flax-field ryegrass, Flaxfield Rye-grass, Hardy ryegrass, Flax darnel, Remote ryegrass
Be: Жыцік расстаўлены
Zh: 疏花黑麦草
Cs: Jílek oddálený
Da: Hør-rajgræs
Nl: Vlasdolik
Et: Lina-raihein
Fi: Pellavaraiheinä
Fr: Ivraie du lin, Ivraie à épillets espacés
De: Acker-Lolch, Ackerlolch, Flachs-Lolch, Flachslolch, Lein-Lolch, Leinlolch
It: Loglio del lino
Nb: Linsvimling
Nn: Linsvimling
Pl: Życica lnowa
Pt-br: Azevém-robusto
Sv: Linrepe, Pellavaraiheinä
Cy: Rhygwellt y Llindir

Synonyms

• Lolium temulentum subsp. linicola (Berher)
• Lolium remotum var. submuticum (Čelak.)
• Lolium sonderi (Rouville)
• Lolium remotum var. oliganthum (Beck)
• Lolium linicola var. aristatum (Döll)
• Lolium temulentum f. laeve ((Asch.) Neuman)
• Lolium arvense var. complanatum ((Schrad.) Mutel)
• Lolium linicola (Sond. ex K.Koch)
• Lolium temulentum var. linicola (Benth.)
• Lolium temulentum var. remotum ((Schrank) Fiori)
• Lolium remotum subvar. laeve (Asch.)
• Lolium temulentum f. asperum ((Asch.) Neuman)
• Lolium remotum var. rodriguezii (Merino)
• Lolium temulentum subsp. remotum ((Schrank) Á.Löve & D.Löve)
• Lolium remotum var. aristatum ((Döll) Asch.)
• Lolium complanatum (Schrad.)
• Lolium linicola var. complanatum ((Schrad.) W.D.J.Koch)
• Lolium remotum var. complanatum ((Schrad.) Asch.)

Distribution

• India (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• Afghanistan (introduced)
• Algeria (introduced)
• Argentina Northeast (introduced)
• Baltic States (introduced)
• Belarus (introduced)
• Belgium (introduced)
• Bulgaria (introduced)
• Canary Is. (introduced)
• Central European Rus (introduced)
• Czechoslovakia (introduced)
• East European Russia (introduced)
• Finland (introduced)
• France (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Hungary (introduced)
• Ireland (introduced)
• Irkutsk (introduced)
• Italy (introduced)
• Kazakhstan (introduced)
• Khabarovsk (introduced)
• Krasnoyarsk (introduced)
• Krym (introduced)
• Manchuria (introduced)
• Morocco (introduced)
• Netherlands (introduced)
• Newfoundland (introduced)
• North European Russi (introduced)
• Northwest European R (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Poland (introduced)
• Portugal (introduced)
• Primorye (introduced)
• Sicilia (introduced)
• Spain (introduced)
• Ukraine (introduced)
• Uzbekistan (introduced)
• Xinjiang (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Aug 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Other

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken May 31, 1885 by Tela Botanica − Anne-Marie GRIMAUD (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2706236)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407500-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Lolium remotum Schrank)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Graminoid

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.0

Ph minimum: 6.5

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’]

Soil nutriments: 6