Blackbead (Pithecellobium)
Blackbead Genus Details
Blackbead is a member of the Mimosa family. It is now grown in the southern U.S., but was originally from tropical regions. They are large shrubs or small trees. Blackbead has a fruit with oil that can be processed and used in soaps and food. Some members of this genus have sharp spines at the bases of their leaves.
Blackbead Allergy Info
These trees release pollen which is wind-borne. While not studied extensively itself, this genus is a member of the Mimosoideae subfamily of the Legume family, which contains other allergenic genera such as Acacia and Prosopis.
Blackbead Pollen Description
No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
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Allergy Test Available
Blackbead (Pithecellobium) is a genus of the FABACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
