Windmill Grass (Chloris)
Windmill Grass Genus Details
This fine-stemmed, leafy, turf-forming perennial grows up to 5 feet high. Windmill grass is found on many different types of soils, but prefers fertile soils. It's persistent and drought resistant, but disappears after a few years if not well managed. Windmill grass is native to east and south Africa but thrived in the Gulf Coast and California when introduced. It's one of the best grasses for rotation grasslands in tropical and subtropical areas.
Windmill Grass Allergy Info
In the southwest, where this grass is most prevalent, allergenicity is occasionally reported.
Windmill Grass 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
Windmill Grass (Chloris) is a genus of the POACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species: