Leadtree (Leucaena)
Leadtree Genus Details
Leadtree is native to tropical U.S. and naturalized in Florida. The trees grow to 30' tall with white flowers borne in fluffy balls 1 1/2" wide. The leaves are evergreen and twice compound with a feathery texture. The fruit is a narrow reddish-brown pod 6" long. The seeds and pods are edible and the plant is grown as fodder for cattle and goats.
Leadtree Allergy Info
Although allergenicity of this particular genus has not been studied extensively, other members of the Mimosoideae subfamily, such as acacia, have been declared strongly allergenic.
Leadtree 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
Leadtree (Leucaena) is a genus of the FABACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
