Article Nº 0382 Plant Vol. I · p. 220
Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum, Lam.)
Original title: Azevém (Lolium multiflorum, Lam.)
Italian ryegrass is a European grass introduced to Madeira in the late 18th century. It soon became naturalised across most of the island and makes good fodder.
A European grass introduced to Madeira in the last quarter of the 18th century, which quickly became naturalised over almost the whole island. It is a good fodder plant.