Coffeetree (Gymnocladus)
Coffeetree Genus Details
The coffeetree is a native tree generally found in moist soils of valleys along with other hardwoods. Coffeetrees are large, 60-70 feet tall with leaves 12-30 inches long. The bark is gray and thick. Flowers are greenish-white and hairy. Male and female flowers bloom on separate trees in late spring. Fruit is a dark brown pod which hangs on short stalks. The roasted seeds were once used as a coffee substitute.
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Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus).
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Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus).
Coffeetree Allergy Info
This is not a heavy pollen producer and not commonly implicated in pollinosis.
Coffeetree Pollen Description
Pollen grains are prolate to subprolate and 3-colporate. The colpi are long and narrow and the ora lalongate.
The grains are 32-44 x 24 micrometers in size.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Coffeetree (Gymnocladus) is a genus of the FABACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
