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        | Italian Ryegrass Seeds | 
        Italian Ryegrass Stem | 
       
      
         
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        Italian
        Ryegrass is an annual. Erect stems often purplish at base and 1 to 2 1/2 feet tall. Shiny,
        dark green leaves have prominent veins. Long spikes have spikelets that are alternate
        along the stem.  | 
       
      
        | Italian Ryegrass Mature
        Plant | 
        Description  | 
       
     
    This section contains information on identification of
    the different life stages of Italian Ryegrass.  Select Biology and Management from
    the Contents Menu for more information on the biology and management, or select Registered
    Herbicides for the herbicides that are registered to control this weed in mint.  |