LOLIUM
\lˈə͡ʊli͡əm], \lˈəʊliəm], \l_ˈəʊ_l_iə_m]\
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Common member of the Gramineae family used as cattle fodder. It harbors several fungi and other parasites toxic to livestock and people and produces allergenic compounds, especially in its pollen. The most commonly seen varieties are L. perenne, L. multiflorum, and L. rigidum.
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By Thomas Davidson
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