Heather (Calluna)
Heather Genus Details
Heather is an evergreen shrub. Its stem and branches are erect, and the twigs are orange to reddish orange. The flowers are formed on short shoots, ranging in color from light red to white. This is a wind and insect-pollinated plant. This plant usually reaches a height of 1foot. Heather is native to Europe but is found all over the U.S. and Canada.
Heather Allergy Info
The heath family (Ericaceae), of which heather is a member, has been infrequently reported as a source of pollen allergy.
Heather Pollen Description
No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Heather (Calluna) is a genus of the ERICACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
