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.