This species is extensively cultivated in temperate regions of the world as an excellent forage and lawn grass. It is a variable species, with many cultivars (Perennial Rye Grass).

• 本种广泛是作为丰盛的饲料和草坪草的世界的栽培的的在温带地区。它是一易变的种，具很多栽培品种(多年生植物的黑麦草)。