From lolium the term Lollard given in reproach to the Waldenses, and the followers of Wickliffe, indicated that they were pernicious weeds choking and destroying the pure wheat of the gospel.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie
English Rye Grass-lolium perenne.
"Making a Lawn"
Luke Joseph Doogue