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weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous

weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous

A species of the genus Lolium, (F.) Ivraie; Ord. Gramineae; Sex. Syst. Triandria digynia, which has decidedly poisonous properties; occasioning, when mixed in bread or beer, intoxication, vertigo, nausea, and vomiting.

Bearded darnel. The seeds, when ground up with other grain and made into bread, have a narcotic effect, producing headache, vertigo, sleepiness, and confusion of mind. They contain acrid oils, and a bitter principle.