Darnel (Noun)
Meaning
Weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Darnel is considered an invasive weed species because it rapidly depletes soil nutrients in grainfields.
- Modern farming techniques have reduced the presence of darnel in cultivated land, saving crops from damage.
- Farmers worry about darnel infestations in their fields as the seeds are sometimes poisonous to humans and animals if ingested.
- The seeds of darnel are almost indistinguishable from those of wheat, making removal difficult and often time-consuming.
- Darnel was often found in medieval grain stores, where its presence posed a significant risk to the quality of grain for bread.