Incense-Cedar (Calocedrus)
Incense-Cedar Genus Details
This species is an aromatic tree in the Cupressaceae family. It's characterized by its tapering, irregularly angled trunk and narrow, columnar crown that becomes open and irregular. The bark is light or reddish-brown in color and is thick and fiberous. The twigs have many branches with wedge-shaped joints that are longer than broad. They are composed of scalelike leaves that are evergreen and shiny. Incense cedar can grow up to 80 feet tall. This tree is mainly found on the west coast, and is prominent in California and Oregon. The soft wood is commonly used to make wooden pencils. Since Insense cedar resistant to decay and exposure to weather, it's useful for woodworking projects.
Incense-Cedar Allergy Info
Although no reports of allergy were found specifically to this genus, cross reactivity among genera of this highly allergenic family is common.
Incense-Cedar Pollen Description
Grains are usually spheroidal with a thin exine. The grains are 1-aperturate with a faint circular pore. The pollen grains are uniform within the family and different genera are difficult to distinguish.
Grains are 25-36 micrometers in diameter.
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Juniperus virginia, single grain. Herb. MIN
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Juniperus virginia, multiple grains. Herb. MIN
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Incense-Cedar (Calocedrus) is a genus of the CUPRESSACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
