False Oat (Trisetum)
False Oat Genus Details
The Trisetum genus contains 11 species that are found in mountain meadows of the western, northern and some parts of the eastern U.S. Flowering occurs during May to August depending on the altitude and latitude.
False Oat Allergy Info
Although the grass family in general is considered significant allergenically, this genus is not typically considered to be problematic. Members of this genus are not known to cause pollinosis.
False Oat Pollen Description
Grains are spheroidal to ovoidal, sometimes elliptical. The exine is thin and the surface is granular to finely reticuloid. Pocaceae apertures are 1-porate, with the pores usually circular to ovoidal.
Grains are 22-122 micrometers in diameter.
This plant belongs to the grass family. All pollen grains in this family are similar to the Poaceae (grass) grain pictured here. Herb. MIN
This plant belongs to the grass family. All pollen grains in this family are similar to the Poaceae (grass) grains pictured here. Herb. MIN
Species in This Genus
Allergenicity Legend:
Mild Allergen | Moderate Allergen | Severe Allergen | Allergy Test Available
Mild Allergen | Moderate Allergen | Severe Allergen | Allergy Test Available
False Oat (Trisetum) is a genus of the POACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species: