This word is thought to mean darnel ( " Lolium temulentum " ), a ryegrass which looks much like wheat in its early stages of growth.
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The species " Endoconidium temulentum " grows on the grass " Lolium temulentum " or darnel grass and is possibly responsible for the grass's toxic effects.
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The " tare " referred to in some English translations of the Bible ( as in the " Parable of the Tares " ) may be darnel ryegrass ( " Lolium temulentum " ).