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Lolium (Noun)

Meaning

Darnel; ryegrass.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Lolium is a genus of ryegrasses that includes several species commonly referred to as darnel or tares.
  • In ancient times lolium was considered a weed that would infiltrate wheat and barley fields and cause problems during the harvest.
  • Lolium refers to a type of ryegrass often considered a weed due to the chemicals it produces which can harm livestock.
  • The seeds of lolium contain toxic alkaloids and were therefore separated from wheat grains when processed into flour.
  • In the Bible, lolium is mentioned as a weed that must be separated from the good grain to avoid its toxic effects.

Synonyms

  • Genus Lolium

Hypernyms

  • Liliopsid Genus
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