Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum)

Italian ryegrass is a hardy, fast-growing annual grass favored by farmers and ranchers for its ability to act as a cover crop, control erosion, and provide nutritious feed. It thrives in sunny conditions and prefers cool, moist climates with well-drained soil, making it suitable for irrigated fields. However, it can easily spread into unintended grain fields and is considered an invasive weed in many regions.