Shoreweed (Littorella)
Shoreweed Genus Details
Shoreweed is a member of the Plantaginaceae (plantain) family. It is found in temperate climates and has a simple basal leaf structure. The leaves are prominently ribbed and have winged perioles. The flowers, borne on leafless flowering stalks, are composed of 4 sepals, 4 petals, 2-4 stamens and a single style. The fruit is a capsule whose top falls off at maturity. The seeds of shoreweed are sticky when wet.
Shoreweed Allergy Info
This genus is not commonly cited as a source of allergy.
Shoreweed Pollen Description
Pollen grains are spheroidal and pantoporate; the 3-10 pores circular to slightly lalongate. The sexine is scabrate with an undulating and densely granular surface.
Grains are 26-31 micrometers in diameter.
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Plantago genus, single grain. Herb. MIN
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Plantago genus, multiple grains. Herb. MIN
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Shoreweed (Littorella) is a genus of the PLANTAGINACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
