Corkwood (Leitneria)
Corkwood Genus Details
Leitneria is a small native shrub or tree found in the southeastern U.S. in wet areas. They grow to 20 feet tall with leaves 3-6 inches long, shiny green on top and paler underneath. The flowers are tiny and crowded, covered with pointed hairy brown scales in early spring before the leaves appear. The fruit, called drupes, are 3/4 inch long and brown in color. The wood is used for fish net floats and bottle stoppers.
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Corkwood Allergy Info
Leitneria are heavy wind pollinated trees that likely do not cause great exposure of pollen to humans, due to their swampy growth habits. Allergenicity is not studied extensively.
Corkwood Pollen Description
No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus
Allergenicity Legend:
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Allergy Test Available
Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Corkwood (Leitneria) is a genus of the LEITNERIACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
