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L. temulentum (Fig. 5) is closely allied to L. perenne 

 (Pig. 6), the rye-grass, known in two varieties — the English 

 and Italian — of which both are cultivated, the former being 

 the more preferred as a fodder. 



Fig. 5. — Lolium Temulentum (Darnel), 

 (From Smith's ' Veterinary Hygiene.') 



The distinguishing points between the species temulentum. 

 and perenne are — 



Temulentum. — Outer glume as long as, or longer^ than 

 the spikelet. Some of the glumes with awns as long as 

 themselves. 



