Melic Grass (Melica)
Melic Grass Genus Details
Melic grass has a fibrous, underground root system with upright stems. Leaves are in 2 rows and the stems consist of sheaths and blades. Melic grass flowers from early to late spring.
Melic Grass Allergy Info
Generally considered only a moderate factor in early season grass pollinosis.
Melic 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.
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This plant belongs to the grass family. All pollen grains in this family are similar to the Poaceae (grass) grain pictured here. Herb. MIN
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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:
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Moderate Allergen |
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Allergy Test Available
Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Melic Grass (Melica) is a genus of the POACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
