Ryegrass
May 20, 2010 - 2:33 am
Ryegrass (Lolium) is a genus of nine species of tufted grasses, family Poaceae. Also called tares (even though there is no firm evidence that this is the same as the plant given that name in English language translations of the Bible – vetches are another candidate), these plants are native to Europe, Asia and northern Africa, but are widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere. Ryegrasses are naturally diploid, with 2n = 14, and are closely related to the fescues Festuca.
Ryegrass should not be confused with rye, which is a grain crop.
Ryegrass is a Monocot and will not be affected by the poison found in wallnuts.
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tare_%28tufted_grass%29
