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Preferred term

Lolium  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Grass, Rye
  • Rye Grass
  • Ryegrass

Note

  • do not confuse entry term RYE GRASS with RYE see SECALE

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 91(86); was see under GRASSES 1986-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008129

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