Russian-Pigweed (Axyris)
Russian-Pigweed Genus Details
Russian pigweed is an annual that was introduced from Asia and is now found throughout the U.S. Russian pigweed has alternate, simple, rough leaves. Flowers are inconspicuous, and greenish in color. The fruit is generally an enclosed nut. Peak pollen shed is in summer months.
Russian-Pigweed Allergy Info
Pollen is abundant and is wind disseminated. Due to the fact that russian pigweed is a member of the chenopod family, a particularly allergenic plant group, it is likely a cause of allergy.
Russian-Pigweed Pollen Description
The grains of members of the Chenopodiaceae family closely resemble those of the Amaranthaceae family, though there is some variation between species. The grains are spheroidal and pantoporate. The pores of Axyris are circular and spaced widely apart.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Russian-Pigweed (Axyris) is a genus of the CHENOPODIACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
